3/28/2023 0 Comments Graphic memoir![]() Reading this memoir reminded me of watching a molted dragonfly unfurling its delicate wings and triumphantly taking its first flight." - Robin Ha, creator of Almost American Girl "A gorgeous and vital coming-of-age story full of raw, diasporic feeling. Her poetic black-and-white illustrations bring you into her world as a lonely high school student, struggling to communicate with her parents and few friends about her frustrations with fitting in as a Korean-born immigrant." - Malaka Gharib, creator of It Won't Always Be Like This "What a gorgeous meditation on adolescence. ![]() I clutched my heart as hard as I clutched the pages of In Limbo." - Sara Alfageeh, illustrator of Squire "Deb Lee's beautifully delicate gray landscapes are a fitting backdrop for this coming-of-age tale that encompasses so many of the liminal spaces of life: between cultures, past and future, childhood and independence." - Harmony Becker, creator of Himawari House "With breathtaking art and poignant storytelling, In Limbo is a masterpiece in expressing one's truth as a queer Asian American." - Laura Gao, creator of Messy Roots "Deb JJ Lee's In Limbo is a stunning study in mood and detail. Upon getting to the end, I wanted to go right back to the beginning to read it again." - Tillie Walden, creator of Are You Listening? "Deborah Lee is a masterful storyteller who reminds us everyone we meet is an entire world while we are plunged into her own. Stunning from the first page to the last, and totally unforgettable. "reathtakingly meticulous panels in grayish blues and white work to masterpiece status." - Booklist, starred review "Readers seeking realistic depictions of lived teen mental health experiences will find this beautiful work rewarding." - School Library Journal, starred review "A raw, relatable memoir exploring mental health and immigrant experiences." - Kirkus "An emotionally tender, viscerally illustrated look at one teenager's struggles with identity and mental health." - Publisher's Weekly "Lee's artistic skill is undeniable, and the subtle stylistic changes add depth to both visual and emotional impact of the narrative." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "In Limbo is a tour de force. It's a cross section of the Korean-American diaspora and mental health, a moving and powerful read in the vein of Hey, Kiddo and The Best We Could Do. This stunning debut graphic memoir features page after page of gorgeous, evocative art, perfect for Tillie Walden fans. But Deb is resilient and slowly heals with the help of art and self-care, guiding her to a deeper understanding of her heritage and herself. Caught in limbo, with nowhere safe to go, Deb finds her mental health plummeting, resulting in a suicide attempt. Friendships change and end, she falls behind in classes, and fights with her mom escalate. Her face and her eyes-especially her eyes-feel wrong. Her teachers can't pronounce her Korean name. Ever since Deborah (Jung-Jin) Lee emigrated from South Korea to the United States, she's felt her otherness. But Deb is resilient and slowly heals with the help of art and self-care, guiding her to a deeper understanding of her heritage and herself"-Ī debut YA graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl's coming-of-age story-and a coming home story-set between a New Jersey suburb and Seoul, South Korea. ![]() About the Book "Ever since Deborah (Jung-Jin) Lee emigrated from South Korea to the United States, she's felt her otherness.
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