Alex Simmons

Alex Simmons is an award-winning freelance writer, comic book creator, teaching artist, and educational consultant. He's written for Disney Books, Penguin Press, Simon and Schuster, DC Comics, Archie Comics, and indy publishers. Simmons is the creator of the acclaimed adventure comic book series, Blackjack. He has also helped develop concepts and scripts for an animation studio in England. As a teaching artist Simmons has created and taught creative arts workshops for students and educators in the US, West Indies, Africa, India and Europe. Simmons has served on panels, and delivered lectures on children's entertainment mediums, as well as empowering young people through the arts. His clients range from Random House to the New York Film Academy. Simmons founded the annual family event, Kids Comic Con, as well as three comic arts exhibits, which have traveled abroad. He is currently consulting for a new children's TV series, and developing a global comics and creative arts program for children.