Mission Comics & Art: Kader’s Quest Signing

Join us for a signing and conversation with physician executive Dr. Yener Balan, psychotherapist and bestselling author Duygu Balan, and award-winning illustrator Nadir Balan!
Come meet the creators, hear the story behind their work, and get a signed copy of KADER’S QUEST!
Middle school student Kader is on the precipice of the turbulent path to adulthood. Join him on this journey of discovery and healing through dazzling art replete with puzzles, hidden images, symbolism, reflection and silence.
Kader’s Quest offers behavioral health specialists an invaluable therapeutic tool that resonates with young adults facing similar struggles with family dynamics, anxiety, friendship, bullies, and major life transitions. The carefully crafted narrative allows readers to process their own complex emotions through Kader’s journey, helping them feel seen in their experiences. For professionals working with teens who struggle to articulate their feelings, this graphic novel provides a meaningful conversation starter grounded in evidence-based principles, making it a compelling read and a powerful clinical resource