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tea_at_mole_end's review
hopeful
informative
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Bullying
kirstym25's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Self harm, and Bullying
Moderate: Sexism and Gaslighting
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This was an excellent comic collection. I love these types of comic collections by multiple artists. They really capture multiple perspectives on lives experience, and shine light on similarities people experience. I learned more about autism from this book, which is useful to me for many reasons. A lot of the advice shared applies to other things as well, like ADHD and PTSD as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
arachkiid's review
informative
fast-paced
5.0
This is an anthology of comics written and drawn by actually autistic people. As late diagnosed autistic person it means so much to me, to be able to feel represented in a book and hearing people talk about experiences I've had for my entire life was something I didn't know I needed. What's more is that the artists in this anthology are diverse, there are women of color, trans people, queer people and they all get to tell their experiences.
This book is needed in spaces for kids as well as adults so that we know we're not alone in this world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
teachreadrepeat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Thank you Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for honest feedback.
I have never read a graphic novel/nonfiction comic anthology before, but this was an incredible option to be my first. The spectrum (no pun intended) of perspectives, emotions, advice, and stories that make up all the different life experiences of these 40 Autistic creators was truly remarkable.
Let's talk about the artwork first, I've never seen so many different styles in one collection before. I found some art styles that blew me away and had stunning graphics/coloring, while others weren't my cup of tea but were still accompanied by unique and important stories. I was compelled from start to finish by the bite-sized narratives presented by each artist. I was reassured to know that I was already aware of many things that are significant to the Autistic community, but I was also pleased to learn about more areas with which I was less familiar.
That being said, let's discuss the representation next. All I want to do is send wild applause and hugs (if so desired) to each contributor, but especially Bex Ollerton (or @SCHNUMN). I am not Autistic myself, but I do have ADHD and Trichotillomania. Those disorders will never qualify me to speak on behalf of another community or to assume I fully understand the full scope of what an Autistic person may go through on a daily basis. Even so, there were still several comics throughout this anthology that directly aligned with my own experiences which made me feel both seen and comforted.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the range of emotion and viewpoints represented. There were plenty of comics dedicated to the struggles that come with navigating the social world as an Autistic person, but some of my favorites were ones that highlighted more than just the hard parts. "Tips For Autistic Adult Life" by T Catt and "Autistic Joy" by Taylor Reynolds stood out among the rest for me. The artwork combined with the positivity + practical advice in those two left a strong impact on me.
I would highly recommend this graphic novel, especially to teachers, healthcare workers, mental health practitioners, and anyone who is a member of the Autistic community.
Note: The 2 reasons I didn't rate this the full 5 stars: 1) there were some comics with artwork very much outside of my preference, which is to be expected and not at all shocking with 40 different styles present, and 2) reading this as an e-arc was very difficult due to some font sizes, a physical would've been much better for this medium. I will be looking to add a physical copy to my classroom library when this comes out!
I have never read a graphic novel/nonfiction comic anthology before, but this was an incredible option to be my first. The spectrum (no pun intended) of perspectives, emotions, advice, and stories that make up all the different life experiences of these 40 Autistic creators was truly remarkable.
Let's talk about the artwork first, I've never seen so many different styles in one collection before. I found some art styles that blew me away and had stunning graphics/coloring, while others weren't my cup of tea but were still accompanied by unique and important stories. I was compelled from start to finish by the bite-sized narratives presented by each artist. I was reassured to know that I was already aware of many things that are significant to the Autistic community, but I was also pleased to learn about more areas with which I was less familiar.
That being said, let's discuss the representation next. All I want to do is send wild applause and hugs (if so desired) to each contributor, but especially Bex Ollerton (or @SCHNUMN). I am not Autistic myself, but I do have ADHD and Trichotillomania. Those disorders will never qualify me to speak on behalf of another community or to assume I fully understand the full scope of what an Autistic person may go through on a daily basis. Even so, there were still several comics throughout this anthology that directly aligned with my own experiences which made me feel both seen and comforted.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the range of emotion and viewpoints represented. There were plenty of comics dedicated to the struggles that come with navigating the social world as an Autistic person, but some of my favorites were ones that highlighted more than just the hard parts. "Tips For Autistic Adult Life" by T Catt and "Autistic Joy" by Taylor Reynolds stood out among the rest for me. The artwork combined with the positivity + practical advice in those two left a strong impact on me.
I would highly recommend this graphic novel, especially to teachers, healthcare workers, mental health practitioners, and anyone who is a member of the Autistic community.
Note: The 2 reasons I didn't rate this the full 5 stars: 1) there were some comics with artwork very much outside of my preference, which is to be expected and not at all shocking with 40 different styles present, and 2) reading this as an e-arc was very difficult due to some font sizes, a physical would've been much better for this medium. I will be looking to add a physical copy to my classroom library when this comes out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Minor: Body shaming, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
cozylifewithabby's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
I usually like to break down my graphic novel reviews into character, plot, and art, but because this is an anthology each section has its own voice and art style.
This graphic novel shares the experiences and advice of over 40 autistic artists. I loved that each chapter had its own personality and that although there were somethings that everyone agreed on, it shows that having the same diagnosis doesn't mean that your experiences are all the same. It also challenged those who are not autistic to consider how their preconceived ideas can be very harmful to the community. I believe this should be a must read for everyone, but for teachers in particular.
My only critique is that I wish the artists name was near their contribution (some were, but there was mostly just a table of contents in the front and a list of all of their socials in the back)
I give this graphic novel a 5. I believe that it is so important to center own voice books and this graphic novel is great because it shares so many different perspectives on the same topic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Gaslighting
skudiklier's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I loved this book! It covers all kinds of things, and is at times informative, relatable, disheartening, and funny. I found this anthology really enjoyable to read, and also noted down a few things to remember; I learned a few things about myself while reading :) I'd definitely recommend this to any autistic friends, but also people who want to learn more about autism and how varied it can be!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Bullying
Minor: Self harm
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