The Dark Matter of Mona Starr
$21.06
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2020
Summary
Eisner Award–nominated author Laura Lee Gulledge’s The Dark Matter of Mona Starr is a bold and original YA graphic novel about one teen’s battle to understand her mental illness—and find her creative genius.
Sometimes, the world is too much for Mona Starr. She’s sweet, geeky, and creative, but it’s hard for her to make friends and connect with other people, and her depression seems to take on a vivid, concrete form. She calls it her Matter.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781419742002 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1419742000 |
| Author: | Laura Lee Gulledge |
| Publisher: | Abrams |
| Imprint: | Amulet Paperbacks |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2020 |
| Weight: | 490g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 166mm x 229mm |
| Audience Age: | 12 |
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STARRED REVIEW
“This immersive portrayal of a sensitive teen learning to live with mental illness will earn nods of recognition from readers coping with anxiety or depression but will also resonate with young people facing any fear.”
Introspective, honest, and hopeful, this is a realistic look at the impacts of mental illness that so many youth experience. * Booklist *
Quietly arresting and ultimately empowering. * Kirkus Reviews *
Critically normalizes self-care as its protagonist learns to become vulnerable and advocate for herself and her needs. * Publishers Weekly *
Laura Lee Gulledge
Laura Lee Gulledge is the author of the graphic novels Will & Whit and Page by Paige, which was nominated for the prestigious Eisner Award. She is also a teaching artist as seen through her interactive book Sketchbook Dares: 24 Ways to Draw Out Your Inner Artist. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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