Searle's art and mastery of the medium shines. A story that finds the tiny holes in your heart, tears them wide open, and puts in hope. Give this book to the teens in your life." -Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and Are You Listening? "Raw and beautiful. She combines raw emotions with gorgeous artwork to create stories full of feeling, intention, and heart. Give this book to the teens in your life." -Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and Are You Listening?, "Sarah Winifred Searle's comics look the way I wish the world did. You'll cry, laugh, and smile through this slice-of-life read." - Girls' Life, "Sarah Winifred Searle's comics look the way I wish the world did. Booklist "This graphic novel will give you serious feels. this is a sensitive, compassionate portrayal of teenage mental health struggles that emphasizes the importance of community, self-acceptance, and finding the courage to ask for help. Wordless panels carry the story, conveying despair or ebullience with gestures, tinting, and shadows." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books " A visually and emotionally satisfying read about escaping depression and loneliness through art-making."- Publisher's Weekly "In her crisp, precise art, Searle deftly depicts the emotions of her characters, largely through their expressive body language Winifred's slumped shoulders as she curls into herself are easily worth a thousand words. A 2022 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of the Year "Give this book to the teens in your life." -Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and Are You Listening? "I wish I had this book as a teen." -Colleen AF Venable, author of Kiss Number 8 "Set in an era when landline phones were still in use, the story explores sexuality, mental health, and the messiness that goes with understanding of self in ways that will resonate with contemporary readers."- Kirkus "An author's note explains the balance of memoir and fiction, and the personal elements certainly render Winifred as a painfully realistic, relatable, and memorable character.
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