About the Author
Skyler Sulby is a visual storyteller who incorporates her youthful perspective into her work. She was born and raised in Bucks County, PA and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her most recent short film Blue has screened at LA Indie Film Festival, LA International Film Festival and Venice Film Festival, where she received the Audience Award and Best Youth Actress.
During her college career studying Film Production at University of Southern California, she has amassed ample experience directing, producing, and animating. She strives to tell stories that evoke a sense of unadulterated childlike wonder. She believes we can all use a reminder of the importance of releasing emotion through the lens of our childhood selves.
Skyler's debut children's book features her original character Bug Kid. The book's whimsical and adventurous plot tackles themes of identity, escapism and loneliness.
You can find more of her work here: skylersulby.com
About Bug Kid
Bug Kid is a shy and introverted 11 year old praying mantis who often feels out of place. Bug Kid and her family are the only ones of their kind in town, or perhaps even the world. On her street all the houses look the same except hers, which has a giant tree jutting through the roof. Believing she is shut out from life on Earth, she wishes to escape to the moon where she could finally be herself freely.
Bug Kid's favorite snacks are strawberry ice cream, pizza and fresh cut grass. She spends most of her time with her best friend Edgar. Together they like to listen to the radio, explore unknown lands, and discover ancient history.
BUG KID: GOODBYE MOON
Hi it's me Bug Kid! Check out my first film ever, starring me! I made this in my room one night when I was bored. I hope you like it :)
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