You Can Do a Graphic Novel (Britannica eBook), You Can Do a Graphic Novel Teacher's Guide (Britannica eBook), Yuppies from Hell, Angel Love, Ms. Liz, Parent's Choice Award for the writing of Barbie and Barbie Fashion comic books,[2] Forbie Award for Sweet XVI from Marvel Comics[3] Time Out Magazine, London, England recommendation of Angel Love as "TOP 10 Comic", Barbara Slate (born May 9, 1947) is an American artist, cartoonist, graphic novelist, comic book creator, and writer.

[5] In 1986 Barbara created Angel Love for DC Comics, an adult-themed series for teenagers.

"[6] In 1974, Slate's feminist cartoon character, Ms. Liz,[7] appeared on millions of greeting cards, in a regular comic strip in Cosmopolitan magazine, and as the star in a series of animated segments on NBC's Today show in 1982.

[10] Comic Book Resources began Barbara Slate Week May 13, 2013, with a column about Angel Love.

Getting Married and Other Mistakes was featured May 17, 2013, as the final segment of Barbara Slate Week by Comic Book Resources.

[22] Barbara Slate travels nationwide as a keynote speaker,[23] teacher, moderator and panelist.

She teaches kids, teens, and adults how to do graphic novels at schools, libraries, and art centers nationwide, and is an instructor at The Cooper Union in New York City.

[26] YCDAGN was endorsed by Stan Lee, "...if anyone can bring out the writer and artist hidden within society's somnambulant psyche it's the titanically talented Barbara Slate.