From This One Summer co-creator Mariko Tamaki comes a hilarious and poignant story of teen heartbreak and friendship.
Mariko Tamaki writes comic books for BOOM! Studios, Marvel, and DC
Comics. She is the co-creator of the New York Times bestseller,
This One Summer with Jillian Tamaki, which received Eisner and
Governor General awards, as well as Caldecott and Printz Honors.
Mariko lives in Oakland. marikotamaki.com
Rosemary Valero-O'Connell has done work for DC Comics, BOOM!
Studios, CAPY games, and Mondo Tees, among others and her work has
been recognized by the Society of Illustrators NY, and shown in
galleries both locally and internationally. hirosemary.com
"Tamaki and Valero-O'Connell's tender-hearted narrative sings with
real, honest emotion that will resonate with anyone trying to
figure out love." --The New York Times "The visual storytelling is
precise and thoughtful, and it's evident that the artist has spent
a lot of time designing spaces that feel lived in and characters
who immediately exhibit specific personalities... Tamaki excels
when she's writing stories about young women discovering their
strength in times of crisis, and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With
Me falls right in her creative sweet spot." --the A.V. Club "Laura
Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me is the perfect next read for fans of
Love, Simon and To All The Boys I've Loved Before, books about
young love and struggling to figure out what it means... It's
exactly the sort of book that a lot of teens need to read to feel a
little less alone, and a good gateway graphic novel for fans of
Netflix's new glut of romances or a stepping-stone for readers
ready to graduate from graphic novels like The Baby-Sitters Club
adaptations to more complicated, nuanced stories." --Paste "Pithy
dialogue is neatly trimmed to speech-bubble size, and the
manga-esque styling suits characters to a T, from doe-eyed,
love-smitten Freddy to lean, angular Laura...as a cautionary tale
or as an invitation to a pity party, this packs catharsis into
every frame." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,
starred review "Touching gently but powerfully on topics of
bullying, homophobia, and toxic relationships, this superb graphic
novel has its finger on the pulse of teenage concerns." --Booklist,
starred review "This exploration of toxic relationships and social
dynamics at the cusp of adulthood is, like its cast, sharp and
dazzling."--Publisher's Weekly, starred review "Tamaki explores the
nuances of both romantic and platonic relationships with raw
tenderness and honesty. Valero-O'Connell's art is realistic and
expressive, bringing the characters to life through dynamic
grayscale illustrations featuring highlights of millennial pink...a
triumphant queer coming-of-age story that will make your heart ache
and soar." --Kirkus, starred review "Relatable, heart-wrenching,
and often funny... Black-and-white panel illustrations with pink
accents provide additional characterization and feature a cast
diverse in race, gender identity, and body type." --Horn Book,
starred review
"Tamaki and Valero-O'Connell do bring to life an artful narrative
of relationships--old, new, harmful, and healing--and what happens
when you learn to navigate them." --School Library Journal
"A stunning visual of spirited young love and relatable
characters... Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me will appeal to a
variety of readers with its air of real-life romance blended with
the search for identity and friendship." --VOYA
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