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The Murder Next Door: A Graphic Memoir
A psychological case study of secondary trauma, the first graphic memoir by illustrator and graphic designer D’Andrade (coauthor of The Type Project Book) offers a gripping plot while illustrating how to cope with mental anguish that leaves long-term emotional scars.
Past Tense: Facing Family Secrets and Finding Myself in Therapy
Mardou’s frank and sometimes horrifying journey into her ancestry arouses empathy and understanding and will support readers in their own quests for mental wellness. It’s also a compelling adventure story about how the mind works and can heal itself with capable, professional help. Highly recommended.
Sapiens: A Graphic History, Vol. 3—The Masters of History
Experts in various disciplines may disagree with some of these interpretations of history, but the point is to engage readers and inspire curiosity rather than dictate details. Highly recommended for high schoolers, college age, and older, including for classrooms.
Rescue Party! A Graphic Anthology of COVID Lockdown
In its future focus, this collection’s 140+ selected imaginings of hope and humor complement the 2021 COVID Chronicles anthology of stories set during the pandemic. Highly recommended for general and medical graphic novel collections and for libraries supporting comics art instruction.
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Brittle Joints
Sweeney’s debut graphic novel embodies a plea for understanding and empathy regarding the possible hidden health problems of others. A sobering read-alike to What’s Wrong?? by Erin Williams, Ripple Effects by Jordan Hart, and Notes from a Sickbed by Tessa Brunton.
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The Science of Ghosts
Paranormal soft horror with a sexy vibe. Readers, especially mystery fans, will find this blend of the arcane and the academic intriguing.
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Spiral and Other Stories
Koch considers whether humans can understand and protect nature, and her multi-form characters call readers to recognize them, to empathize and preserve. A good volume for ecology collections; also important for students of graphic narrative.
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Traces of Madness: A Graphic Memoir
A debut graphic memoir that was originally published in Spain and won the Popular Prize award at the Salón del Cómic in Barcelona, this moving and devastating portrait of a little-understood condition will fascinate and educate readers.
Polar Vortex: A Family Memoir
Dorrance’s (It’s All About Mimi) gorgeous, plaintive story speaks to those caring for aging parents and realizing they must eventually prepare for their own exits. A lyrical read-alike for Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast.
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