Mechanicsville Teen Publishes First Book, Prepares for Author Fair

Fourteen-year-old Evan Ripple of Mechanicsville is celebrating an exciting milestone: the publication of his first book, The Adventures of Duck and Patty: Stalker’s Spaceship Heist.

Evan, who has been drawing since he was old enough to hold a pencil, has turned his love of storytelling and illustration into a published graphic novel. Inspired by books such as Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, he creates his own characters and adventures.

His debut book follows Duck and Patty as they become friends and encounter the villain Stalker.

Evan’s creativity and dedication have also earned him a place at the upcoming Leonardtown Library Author Fair, where he will be one of 20 featured authors and the youngest participant.

With encouragement from his family, Evan continues to develop new stories, characters, and illustrations. He also enjoys experimenting with animation, puppetry, and video editing.

The young author hopes to continue improving his artwork and sharing more adventures with readers.