This is a real
gem of a graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki and with wonderful
illustrations by her cousin Gillian Tamaki. Skim is the tale of a teenage girl
coming of age in the 90s and exploring Wicca, Shakespeare and First love.
Kimberley Keiko Cameron aka Skim is lonely and often bullied at her all-girl
school. When a fellow student’s ex-boyfriend commits suicide the girls are
encouraged by teachers and counsellors to explore and express their grief. Skim
and her best friend Lisa are at first mocking of all this sharing and confiding
but soon Skim finds that it can help to talk to someone who understands you. This
is a really beautiful coming of age tale which I would recommend to fans of Persepolis .
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