![]() ![]() "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. "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 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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