| The Dark Matter of Mona Starr Contributor(s): Gulledge, Laura Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419742000 ISBN-13: 9781419742002 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams OUR PRICE: $12.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Coming Of Age - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2019945549 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.5" W x 8.9" (0.98 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. The Matter seems to be everywhere, telling Mona she's not good enough and that everyone around her wishes she'd go away. But with therapy, art, writing, and the persistence of a few good friends, Mona starts to understand her Matter and how she can turn her fears into strengths. Heartfelt, emotionally vulnerable, and visually stunning, The Dark Matter of Mona Starris a story about battling your inner doubts and fears--and finding your creative genius. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gulledge, Laura Lee: - 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. Visit her online at whoislauralee.com. |