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October 31, 2014   •   By Melissa Mendes

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Melissa Mendes is a cartoonist and illustrator. She lives and works in Hancock, Massachusetts. She is also the illustrations editor for Narratively.

Melissa Mendes

Melissa Mendes is a cartoonist and illustrator.  She lives and works in Hancock, MA.  She is also the illustrations editor for Narrative.ly. You can see more of her work at www.mmmendes.com.

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