![]() ![]() ![]() You'll cry, laugh, and smile through this slice-of-life read. "This graphic novel will give you serious feels. av Sarah Winifred Searle, 1987- (Bok) 2020, Engelska, Fr vuxna. 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. "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 visually and emotionally satisfying read about escaping depression and loneliness through art-making."- Publisher's Weekly Wordless panels carry the story, conveying despair or ebullience with gestures, tinting, and shadows." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ![]() "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. Patience & Esther: An Edwardian Romance 74 copies, 7 reviews. "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 Sarah Winifred Searle, author of Romeo and/or Juliet: A Chooseable-Path Adventure. Colleen AF Venable, author of Kiss Number 8 Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and Are You Listening? "Give this book to the teens in your life." A 2023 Lambda Literary Awards Finalist for LGBTQ+ ComicsĪ 2022 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of the Year ![]()
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