January 22
2021
The Sad Ghost Club, by Lize Meddings
Title: The Sad Ghost Club
Author: Lize Meddings
Genre/ issues: Graphic novel. Mental health.
Shop local where you can: For Australian readers, you can find this book on Booktopia, or support your local independent bookstore. US readers, check out Bookshop.org.
The Sad Ghost Club, by Lize Meddings. Sometimes you read a book and feel so completely seen. This book did that for me. A graphic novel which looks at the experience of a central character who drifts through their life feeling like a ghost – anxious about how to fit in, mentally rehearsing conversations that might never happen, finding excuses to avoid unfamiliar interactions and situations. They discover another sad ghost who has similar experiences but different perspectives. With lovely illustrations and an authentic and diverse representation of some pervasive mental health issues, it’s a wonderful read. This book came out yesterday – perfect for teen or adult readers interested in nuanced yet accessible representations of mental health in fiction.
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Happy reading,