Noreen Stevens
| Noreen Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1962 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | The Chosen Family |
Noreen Stevens (born 1962 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) is a Canadian cartoonist, who created and wrote the lesbian comic strip The Chosen Family.
Stevens graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in interior design, and began the comic strip (originally titled Local Access Only) as a hobby while trying to pursue her main career. Originally published in Winnipeg's LGBT magazine Swerve, where Stevens was also a member of the editorial board, the strip was eventually syndicated to many LGBT publications across North America. Stevens retired the strip in 2004.[1]
Stevens and her partner, Jill Town were the first same-sex couple in Manitoba to be granted adoption rights as a couple. Stevens was also formerly an owner and manager of Winona's Café, the first gay and lesbian café in Winnipeg.[2]
References
- ↑ Philipps, Carol (2004-10-28), "Closing The Chosen Family album", Xtra!, retrieved 2007-09-23
- ↑ Matt & Andrej Koymasky - Famous GLTB - Noreen Stevens andrejkoymasky.com
