Story Crew

Aaron is a writer and long-time sci-fi enthusiast. A contributor and eventual co-editor of the Toronto Comics Anthology, his work can be found in various books and anthologies, including Strange Romance and Hogtown Horror. More recently, Aaron has written the superhero series Northguard for Chapterhouse Comics and is finishing his first novel.

Cedric holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and education and is passionate about providing academic resources for students in underserved communities. Cedric performs data analysis of Story Planet’s student and teacher evaluations and helps improve our assessment processes to ensure our mission and outcomes always align.

Gabrielle joined Story Planet as a placement student in 2020. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science, she continued her work here. An avid believer that education plays an important role in health, she sees her work here as a way to combine three of her favourite topics: health sciences, art, and community-building. *The drawing here is the first she created as a volunteer in a Story Planet workshop.

Hilary is an award-winning author and illustrator of a dozen picture books and an early concept board books series that includes Will Bear Share? which Kirkus called “a clear and winning guide to a key social grace” in a starred review and Will Ladybug Hug? which Kirkus called “clear, endearing, and important.”

Ivy is a reader, a teacher, and an aspiring baker. Most days, she can be found drinking coffee, watching cat videos, loudly singing along to '80s music ("Turn around, BRIGHT EYES"), or trying to carry home as many books as she possibly can. She believes that storytelling can build confidence, create friendships, and strengthen communities.

Joseph is a Toronto-based digital artist and 3D animator with a portfolio spanning major brands like the CBC and the City of Toronto. Passionate about storytelling, he is the co-founder of the comic brand Heroes of the World and the illustrator behind the children’s book Race With Me! by Andre DeGrasse and Robert Budd.

A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Lisa is a writer and freelance manuscript editor. Her short fiction has appeared in the Colorado Review and Miracle Monocle, and she is forever working on a novel. She loves being involved with Story Planet, which reminds her daily of all the wonder and excitement of creating stories.

Liz is a children’s media producer who’s developed a variety of award-winning series for TVO, CBC, and Sinking Ship Entertainment. She founded Story Planet in 2009 to help kids get their stories heard and continues to learn and grow through all the work it does.

Nathalie Cortes is a Colombian born social service work graduate and multidisciplinary artist based out of Tkaronto. Through her different forms of work such as poetry, theatre, visual arts, journalism, and photography Nathalie expresses curiosity for the strength found in human vulnerability and acceptance of oneself.

Rhael Mcgregor is a comic artist, animator, and storyteller from Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are Métis, Queer/2-Spirit, Autistic, and excited about the power of storytelling. Their work centers around fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and autobio stories that make people smile!

Riel is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from Nova Scotia, now based in Toronto, working across performance, writing, theatre, music, and sound. She has taught with Neptune Theatre School, Geordie Theatre School, and Young People's Theatre, and was named one of Glenn Sumi's 2025 Artists to Watch.

Sarah is a Program Facilitator at Story Planet, with a background in children's entertainment and education — including television script development for YTV's The Zone. She also volunteers as a youth leader, developing programs for students in grades 7 to 12, and believes storytelling is a powerful way to build confidence and community.

Sheena is an Indigenous multimedia artist, former Registered Nurse, and palliative care specialist. Her creative practice spans graphic design, illustration, videography, and comics — with a particular focus on character illustration. She is currently exploring traditional Indigenous mediums, including beaded jewelry and accessories.