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Kat Leyh
Born1988 or 1989 (age 37–38)[1]
OccupationsWriter, illustrator
Writing career
Notable worksLumberjanes, Snapdragon, Thirsty Mermaids
Websitekatleyh.com

Kat Leyh is an American comics writer and artist. She is known for her work on Lumberjanes, as well as the graphic novels Snapdragon and Thirsty Mermaids.

Career

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Comics

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In 2014, Leyh published SuperCakes, a webcomic about two superheroines, one with super-strength and another with the ability to transform into vapor, who are in a relationship.[2][3] The series began as a minicomic called Pancakes.[2][4] It received a print release through Yeti Press in 2015.[3]

She is a co-writer and cover artist for Lumberjanes.[5] She has also written for Bravest Warriors.[6]

Graphic novels

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In 2014, Leyh wrote the fantasy graphic novel Bird Witch, about a girl who befriends a tengu.[7]

In 2020, she published Snapdragon, which follows a young girl named Snapdragon who befriends a local woman who is rumored to be a witch.[8][9] It was a finalist for both the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature.[10][11] An animated project based on the book was announced in 2024 by Gaumont Animation.[12]

In 2021, Leyh released Thirsty Mermaids, a fantasy comedy focusing on a trio of mermaids who use magic to transform themselves into humans to get drunk on land only to discover they cannot transform back the next morning.[13][14] It was a finalist for the Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication and the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Comics.[15][16]

In October 2026, she published Spoke, about a Deaf bike courier in a post-apocalyptic world.[1]

Personal life

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As of 2026 Leyh lives in Forest Glen, Chicago.[1][5]

Accolades

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Year Title Award Result Refernce
2020 Snapdragon Cybils Award for Graphic Novel Shortlisted [17]
2021 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids Shortlisted [10]
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Shortlisted [11]
American Library Association Rainbow Book List - Young Readers Top Ten [18]
Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten [19]
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Top Ten [20]
2022 Thirsty Mermaids Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication Shortlisted [15]
Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Comics Shortlisted [16]

Publications

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Original graphic novels

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  • Bird Witch. Yeti Press. January 1, 2014.
  • SuperCakes. Yeti Press. June 1, 2015.

Lumberjanes

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  • Stevenson, ND; Watters, Shannon; Ellis, Grace; Allen, Gus; Leyh, Kat; Pietsch, Carey; Laiho, Maarta; Sotuyo, Ayme (December 12, 2017). Lumberjanes Vol. 7: A Bird's-Eye View. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684150458.
  • Stevenson, ND; Watters, Shannon; Ellis, Grace; Allen, Gus; Leyh, Kat; Pietsch, Carey; Laiho, Maarta (February 20, 2018). Lumberjanes, Vol. 8: Stone Cold. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684151325.
  • Leyh, Kat; Nowak, Carolyn; Watters, Shannon; Stevenson, ND; Ellis, Grace; Allen, Gus; Laiho, Maarta (July 24, 2018). Lumberjanes, Vol. 9: On a Roll. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1608869572.
  • Leyh, Kat; Watters, Shannon; Stevenson, ND; Ellis, Grace; Allen, Gus; Sotuyo, Ayme; Laiho, Maarta (December 11, 2018). Lumberjanes Vol. 10: Parents' Day. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684152780.
  • Leyh, Kat; Watters, Shannon; Stevenson, ND; Ellis, Grace; Allen, Gus; Sotuyo, Ayme; Laiho, Maarta (April 2, 2019). Lumberjanes, Vol. 11: Time After Crime. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684153251.
  • Leyh, Kat; Laiho, Maarta; Watters, Shannon; Stevenson, ND; Ellis, Grace; Allen, Gus; Dozerdraws (December 24, 2019). Lumberjanes, Vol. 13: Indoor Recess. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684154500.
  • Leyh, Kat; Laiho, Maarta; Watters, Shannon; Aiese, Aubrey; Dozerdraws (May 26, 2020). Lumberjanes, Vol. 14: X Marks the Spot. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684155507.
  • Watters, Shannon; Leyh, Kat; Bryant, Kanesha C; Madrigal, Julie (May 25, 2021). Lumberjanes, Vol. 18: Horticultural Horizons. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684156986.
  • Watters, Shannon; Leyh, Kat; Allen, Gus; Bosy, Alexa; Bryant, Kanesha C (November 9, 2021). Lumberjanes, Vol. 20: End of Summer. Boom! Studios. ISBN 978-1684157433.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Sava, Oliver (2026-09-14). "Best of Fall: The Hope Messenger". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  2. 1 2 Mey (2013-10-16). "Drawn to Comics: Like Superheroes? Like Ladies? Then You'll Love Supercakes!". Autostraddle. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  3. 1 2 Hennum, Shea (2015-06-10). "SuperCakes by Kat Leyh". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  4. ↑ Oliver, Andy (2013-07-11). "Pancakes". Broken Frontier. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  5. 1 2 Kirichanskaya, Michele (2021-04-23). "Interview with Kat Leyh". Geeks OUT. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  6. ↑ Diestch, T. J. (2014-09-09). "Saddling Up With The Creators of "Bravest Warriors: Paralyzed Horse"". CBR. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  7. ↑ Oliver, Andy (2014-08-11). "Bird Witch - Kat Leyh's All-Ages Fantasy from Yeti Press is a Beautiful Evocation of Childhood". Broken Frontier. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
  8. ↑ "Snapdragon by Kat Leyh". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  9. ↑ "SNAPDRAGON". Kirkus Reviews.
  10. 1 2 Grunenwald, Joe (2021-07-24). "ComicCon@Home '21: The 2021 Eisner Award winners". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
  11. 1 2 "The Mythopoeic Society - Mythopoeic Awards 2021". mythsoc.org. Archived from the original on 2026-09-20. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  12. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (2024-06-10). "Gaumont Animation Ups Sebastian Rossi to CD, Announces New Animation Projects". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  13. ↑ "THIRSTY MERMAIDS". Kirkus Reviews.
  14. ↑ "Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  15. 1 2 Kaplan, Ollie (2022-07-23). "SDCC '22: 2022 Eisner Award winners, top moments, and more!". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
  16. 1 2 Lewis, L. D. (2022-03-15). "2022 Lambda Literary Award Finalists Announced". Lambda Literary. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
  17. ↑ "2020 Cybils Finalists". cybils.com. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
  18. ↑ "The 2021 Rainbow Book List « Rainbow Book List". Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  19. ↑ "2021 Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten | Young Adult Library Services Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
  20. ↑ "2021 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers". ala.org. Archived from the original on 2025-11-11. Retrieved 2026-09-20.
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