Recent Press:
ABC NEWS LIVE: Social media character 'Tubby Nugget' set to debut in new graphic novel
Co-creators Jenine Pastores and Josh Jackson discuss their character, Tubby Nugget, known for spreading messages of kindness, self-acceptance and optimism to over 10 million social media followers with ABC Newscaster, Gio Benitez.
SCMP: How Asian-American couple’s Tubby Nugget went from doodle to viral sensation
The husband-and-wife creators of Tubby Nugget reflect on their character’s incredible success as they release their first graphic novel with Chloe Loung from South China Morning Post.
Publishers Weekly (Children's Industry News): Yu & Me & Tubby in NYC
Co-creators Jenine Pastores and Josh Jackson dropped by Yu & Me Bookstore in NYC with Tubby for the launch of their graphic novel series "The Adventures of Tubby Nugget" (Penguin Workshop).
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