Teddie Bernard (they/he) is a queer cartoonist, writer, and printmaker. His work explores queer identity, history, and connection. They spend their time refurbishing obsolete printers and researching obscure lesbians. Find them on Tumblr at @tea-ddie and on BlueSky at @tea-ddie

Join us for the inaugural South Side Zine Fest at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Richard J. Daley Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 3400 S. Halsted St. in Bridgeport. Free!

Image description: A collage of photos of South Side Zine Fest 2025 exhibitor Teddie Bernard and their zines, with this text: “Join us for the inaugural South Side Zine Fest! Welcoming Teddie Bernard!; July 26, 2025; Chicago Public Library; Bridgeport”