NW Book Talk – Aron Steinke – 03-26-2025

Interview with Aron Steinke: Creator of SPEECHLESS, a Powerful New Children’s Graphic Novel

In this episode of NW Book Talk, we welcome Aron Steinke, Eisner-nominated author and cartoonist, best known for his Mr. Wolf’s Class series. Aron joins us to talk about his brand-new standalone graphic novel, SPEECHLESS — a heartfelt and humorous story about a middle school boy navigating life without using words.

We dive into the inspiration behind SPEECHLESS, why he took a break from Mr. Wolf’s Class to create this story, and how real-life experiences shape his books for kids.