MERIDIAN, Miss. — Meridian Community College welcomed award-winning graphic novelist and New York Times bestselling author John Jennings to campus for a morning focused on art, storytelling, and imagination.
Students, faculty, and staff from MCC were joined by students from Lamar School as Jennings shared insights into his creative work. During the presentation, Jennings discussed how Mississippi mythology, ancestral spirits, and science fiction come together in his storytelling.
Jennings’ exhibition, “John Jennings: Build Your World,” is currently featured at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in downtown Meridian.
College officials expressed gratitude to Jennings for sharing his talent and creative vision with both the campus and the local community.
