Since it began in 1985, Luann has earned a loyal following in more than 350 newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Sun-Times, Houston Chronicle and Seattle Times. Teens everywhere relate to Evans' insightful humor and true-to-life characters. In all storylines, Evans holds Luann up as a fine example of the positive power cartoons can have. "I've always felt that adolescence is a very funny time - except when you're in it", says Evans. "My aim is to touch readers' hearts as well as their funny bones".

A proven favorite, Luann consistently ranks among the top five comic strips in newspaper reader surveys. Evans is also applauded for touching on the real issues that teens face - from puberty and unrequited love to peer pressure, drugs and alcohol. Evans won the National Cartoonists Society's 2003 Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year, on his sixth nomination. Fans who can't get enough of Luann can find more in three book collections from Rutledge Hill Press: Passion! Betrayal! Outrage! Revenge (1999); Luann (1998); and Sometimes You Just Have to Make Your Own Rules (1998). Evans and his wife, Betty, reside near San Diego, California.

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