A review by falconerreader
Not Funny Ha-Ha by Leah Hayes

4.0

I grabbed a few graphic novels that looked like my type--that is, not comic book style--off the library shelves. I had no idea I was going to be reading a description of what it's like, physically, to get an abortion. I wish I had the balls to get this for my classroom library, but even though there's nothing overtly sexual or graphic about it, I am pretty sure I would catch flak for having it available in my middle school. The author offers a serious, clear, and reassuring portrayal of what the options are and how to proceed once one has made their decision. She doesn't get into reasons why women would want abortions or why unwanted pregnancies might occur, she just describes what it's like. This non-judgemental clarity fills a need I never realized existed. She glosses over the fact that not all women in this situation are adults, or have money, or can be open about what's going on. Still, I was very impressed by this work.