Skim by Mariko Tamaki

Illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

143 pages, Paperback

26cm x 17cm

Published by Groundwood Books

Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.

Genres: Graphic Novels * Comics * Young Adult * LGBTQ

Meet Skim, also known as Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a non-slim, aspiring Wiccan goth navigating life at a private girls' school in Toronto. When a classmate's boyfriend tragically takes his own life amidst rumors of his sexuality, the school is thrown into a frenzy of mourning. Each social group clings to their beliefs and struggles to make sense of the tragedy.

Amidst the chaos, Skim finds herself falling in love at the most unexpected time. She begins meeting in secret with her neo-hippie English teacher, Ms. Archer, until Ms. Archer suddenly disappears. Skim is left to grapple with her emotions, armed only with her journal and a desire to forge new connections while letting go of old ones.

This graphic novel delves into the complexities of teenage life, exploring themes of depression, love, identity, and peer pressure with a poignant and authentic touch. Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, cousins and collaborators, have created a literary masterpiece that captures the heartache and turmoil of being sixteen. Get ready to be swept away by the emotional journey of "Skim"!