Barbara Perez Marquez @ SDCC 🌴

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Queer Writer, Bestselling, Eisner & Ignatz nominated, fairy tales and lady knights enthusiast | She/Her 🇩🇴✨🏳️‍🌈 Work: THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES (out 2026), TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS (out 2026), THE CARDBOARD KINGDOM SERIES + OTHERS bio.site/mustachebabs

a graphic with the cover of the graphic novel TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS and the close up of a panel with the two lead characters looking at each other lovingly. The graphic informs that book is out now.
a graphic with a textured background with a blue ombre effect and stars, over it there is a box in light blue with a photo of Barbara and the cover of To Dance the Moon and Stars and the following text: See you at SDCC 2026 Check the next slide for programming info
a graphic with the cover of the graphic novel TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS and the close up of a panel with the two lead characters looking at each other lovingly. The graphic informs that book is out now.
cover for the graphic novel "To Dance the Moon and Stars" featuring Myra and Eyden looking at each other romantically.
Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00PM Fantasy, Fantasy, and more Fantasy 3:00PM Roll for Romance: An Interactive Rom-Com Decided by Dice 4:30PM Autograph Session: Roll for Romance: An Interactive Rom-Com Decided by Dice Autograph Area 05, Sails Pavilion Saturday, July 25, 2026 3:00PM Cozy Escapes: Finding Comfort in Romantic Fantasy 5:00PM Autograph Session: Cozy Escapes: Finding Comfort in Romantic Fantasy Autograph Area 05, Sails Pavilion Sunday, July 26, 2026 10:00AM Graphic Novel Storytelling: From Idea to Page 11:30AM Autograph Session Autograph Area 04, Sails Pavilion
two page preview from To Dance the Moon and Stars (art by Tasia M S) LEFT PAGE Panel 1 EYDEN Have a bright Navo Versano, everyone! Panel 2 The crowd is starting to disperse, Eyden jumps back onto dry land as he heads over to Myra. Panel 3 Eyden is all smiles as he joins Myra, who is also giving him a smile. MYRA This is a nice surprise. I wasn’t expecting to see you until sundown. Panel 4 EYDEN I needed to get out of the palace for a bit. What did you think of my performance? MYRA Pretty good, for a prince. RIGHT PAGE Panel 1 EYDEN I’ve got some other moves I can show you. Panel 2 MYRA Oh? I can’t wait to see those. Panel 3 EYDEN And you shall when we’re in our secret spot. My impeccable skills are for your eyes only. Panel 4 EYDEN For now, want to enjoy the festival together? MYRA Yes, very much.
a graphic with a photo of Barbara and the cover of the book To Dance the Moon and Stars with the following info: MEET AND GREET WITH BARBARA PEREZ MARQUEZ SATURDAY, JULY 18TH 12:00PM-3:00PM SNUG BOOKS 4717 Harford Road Baltimore, MD
a graphic with the cover of the graphic novel TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS and the close up of a panel with the two lead characters looking at each other lovingly. The graphic informs that book is out now.
a graphic with the text "Dance like the Gods can't stop you" in a swirly font, as well as three panels and the cover of the book To Dance the Moon and Stars
A hardcover copy of the graphic novel adaptation of TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE being held among the branches of a tree in full bloom, the flowers match the book cover’s colors perfectly
A photo of the three volumes to Sal Jiang’s “Ayaka is in love with Hiroko!” manga
a graphic with a textured background with a blue ombre effect and stars, over it there is a box in light blue with the San Diego Comic-con logo and the following text: See you there! Programming info coming soon
a graphic with the cover of the graphic novel TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS and the close up of a panel with a theatrical player dressed up as the Sun God, Alrun. The graphic informs that book is out in two weeks and advises to pre-order now.
A photo of the book SIDEQUESTED on display
A photo of a small painting on a tabletop easel with a title card reading “Dotonbori”, the painting features two friends laughing at a festival
A photo of Barbara with her arms extended out in excitement standing behind a fully setup table with many of her titles in an expo floor
A photo of Barbara smiling at the camera and holding up a copy of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before the Graphic Novel
A photo of a book shelf with young reader titles, the photo is centered on the book Punk Taco Adventures! turned out on the display
A photo of the To Dance the Moon and Stars romantasy graphic novel and a denotation of it being a July/August Indie Next Pick, all over a swirly starry sky background
a graphic with repeating pattern of the covers of THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES and TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS with information about Barnes&Noble's 25% off upcoming books sale
A graphic with a photo of Barbara and information about ALA Annual, happening in Chicago June 25-29. Barbara will be at booth 1551 where attendees can chat with her, receive freebies and pointing them to the following slide for programming information
A graphic with a photo of Barbara and information about ALA Annual, happening in Chicago June 25-29. Barbara will be at booth 1551
A digital graphic with a photo of Barbara and the covers of To All the Boys I've Loved Before the Graphic Novel and The Library of Memories, with the following information: Goblin Market Author Signing Thursday, June 25 2pm-4pm
A screencap from the game Tomodachi Life, with 5 characters sitting around hearing one of them talk, the characters are all PCs from Hellions of Carnocht
A photo of Barbara’s signature and doodle in a copy of The Curie Society: Game of Code
A photo of Barbara’s ankle tattoo, a little simple robot with a mustache and a heart
A photo of a book covered by packing materials, what peeks through appears to be a colorful book design
a colorful graphic with a flower background, a photo of Barbara smiling at the camera while she holds a stack of books and a map of the Mattamy Center varsity court with the TCAF table setup for that space. The graphic has the following text: Find me at 99B! TCAF, June 6 + 7, 2026
A photo of a mecha model kit mid building, there are rumpled napkins and a beer beside the kit box
An animated gif of the classic GBA startup animation that reads: "Barbara Has New Books" and then loads in the animated phrase "Please Buy Them" above it
a colorful graphic with a flower background, a photo of Barbara smiling at the camera while she signs a book and the covers of her books. The graphic has the following text: See you at TCAF, June 6 + 7, 2026
Photo of a vinyl stickers featuring Copenhagen and Lawrence from The Library of Memories
A photo of Barbara excitedly signing a copy of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before the Graphic Novel behind a table set up of the same book
Digital portrait of Noelani Menderes, a Pathfinder character from the Hellions of Carnocht Actual Play. Noelani is a Azarketi Rogue/Magus from the feywild.
A graphic with information about a book launch event happening at Dreamers and Make-Believers happening on Saturday, May 9th 4-6pm featuring me, the event is free and there will be themed snacks and crafts and a book signing
a graphic with the cover of To All the Boys I've Loved Before surrounded by stationary and the text "out now"
A graphic with information about a book launch event happening at Dreamers and Make-Believers happening on Saturday, May 9th 4-6pm featuring me, the event is free and there will be themed snacks and crafts and a book signing
A photo of Barbara talking animatedly with her hands even as she holds a mic
A photo of a hand holding a printed poster, the poster is a colorful scene of Copenhagen reading a story to the gyrotrons in The Library of Memories and it reads “Find Your Story”
A crop of a schedule slide for the comic pavilion featuring the side profile of Josephine, one of the characters in the short comic EPISTLE
A graphic with information about a book launch event happening at Dreamers and Make-Believers happening on Saturday, May 9th 4-6pm featuring me, the event is free and there will be themed snacks and crafts and a book signing
A graphic of a starry nightsky with a quote from Publishers Weekly’s starred review for To Dance the Moon and Stars, it reads: “…alight with lush botanicals, glowing lanterns, and shimmering stars, transfixing the reader in magic and movement…” The graphic also has the cover to the graphic novel, which can be pre-ordered now and is out July 14th
A photo of a table setup with a number of amazing graphic novel titles
a graphic with information regarding the upcoming event CAMP, it reads: See you at CAMP 2026 (Comic Arts Maine Portland) Table 20B Zines! New Graphic Novel! Sneak peeks of upcoming titles! April 11th, 10am-4:30pm Portland Public Library
A hardcover copy of the graphic novel adaptation of TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE among the branches or a tree in full bloom, the flowers match the book cover’s colors perfectly
A screenshot from Amazon showing THE CURIE SOCIETY: GAME OF CODE as the #1 new release in YA sci-fi
Page from The Curie Society: Game of Code, the trio are guided through a dark tunnel with a body scan before being welcomed to the Madrid Curie Society Chapter
Cover art for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" featuring a dynamic illustration of six diverse characters actively engaging with various technologies, set against a backdrop of a large classical building. Text includes authors' names: Heather Einhorn, Adam Staffaroni, Barbara Perez Marquez, and Sonia Liao CREDITS (W) Barbara Perez Marquez (A) Sonia Liao (I) Jane McIlvaine (C) Johanna Taylor (L) AW's Josh Reed
A photo of Barbara working on a doodle of a robot under her signature inside the graphic novel “The Curie Society: Game of Code”
Graphic delineating Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off upcoming books with code PREORDER25 Offer valid 3/24-3/26
a repeating banner of graphic novel covers, including: The Curie Society: Game of Code To All the Boys I've Loved Before the Graphic Novel To Dance the Moon and Stars The Library of Memories
A graphic with the cover of the book The Curie Society: Game of Code over a blue background with circuitry outlines, the graphic reads "Out Now"
A photo of a box holding copies of the finished graphic novel The Curie Society: Game of Code, one copy is propped up to show the cover to the viewer
A banner with the title "upcoming 2026 releases" and the covers of four books: The curie Society: Game of Code To All the Boys I've Loved Before the Graphic Novel To Dance the Moon and Stars The Library of Memories
a graphic with the Ringo Awards logo and the cover of the short comic Epistle, with the following information on text: For your consideration Best short story Epistle Barbara Perez Marquez and Tuisku H. Pro and Fans alike may submit nominations until May 28, 2026 at www.ringoawards.com
A photo of a hand holding the finished graphic novel The Curie Society: Game of Code!
A photo of a white person holding up a copy of The Curie Society: Game of Code graphic novel, engrossed in reading
A graphic with a rowhome graphic in the background and Lawrence the palmchat on the foreground, it says information about the following panel: AWP26 Baltimore Where Ya at? “Home” in BIPOC Graphic Novels Saturday, March 7 at 12:10pm
A graphic with a photo of Barbara and the cover for the book “The Curie Society: Game of Code” denoting some of her other work and that she’ll be at Awesome Con Jr.
Photo of a notebook being held open, showing pencil sketches of Barbara and Torma