YA Graphic Novel SLIP Celebrates Love & Art in LGBTQ+ Fantasy
Upcoming YA graphic novel Slip is a magical journey of love, self-acceptance, and the healing power of art, debuting during the first week of Pride Month. Featuring mature yet grounded themes, Slip is a story that provides much-needed representation for young queer girls, and beautifully explores the experience of growing older, and the importance of art in processing the ups and down of life.
Slip is written by Eisner Award-nominated and New York Times bestselling author Marika McCoola (Baba Yaga's Assistant) and drawn by artist Aatmaga Pandya, who has created a world of magic and wonder in the pages of her first graphic novel. McCoola found inspiration for Jade's story through her own experiences at a summer art residency, and Pandya has revealed that over the process of creating Slip, her own experiences matched many of the project's themes, making this graphic novel incredibly resonant for both creators.
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Using the backdrop of a summer art camp McCoola and Pandya attempt to capture "the excitement and heartbreak of being a teenager and the fleeting and beautiful feeling that one summer can hold dozens of exhilarating possibilities" with an exciting fantasy twist.Parents and teachers should be aware that Jade's story in Slip starts with her best friend attempting suicide, and while this is an emotional way to start a heartfelt graphic novel, it is a key part of Jade's growth and self-discovery throughout the summer, as her worry for her friend jostles with a host of new experiences. Check out the full synopsis and several preview pages for Slip from Algonquin Young Readers below. The comic is available to pre-order now from Workman.
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