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SDCC: An introvert's guide to navigating San Diego Comic Con
Where at San Diego Comic Con to find a moment's quiet, get fresh air, and shop without bumping shoulders
Christine Pasalo Norland
Contributing writer
Christine Pasalo Norland is a storyteller whose work prioritizes people who aren't typically given space or treated with dimension. As the founder and president of Hello Barkada, she publishes articles, comics, and resources for, about, and by creators and fans from historically underrepresented communities, and produces programs like the cultural criticism show The Call Out with film & culture critic Jonita Davis and the artist interview series Allowed. Her downtime is spent playing covers on her ukulele, watching shows on streamers, growing her TBR piles, and listening to her son discuss Super Mario Maker levels.
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