![]() Skim is very relate-able, it reminded me of my own self-discoveries in high school when I was trying to figure out who I was and what I loved. It is something I probably wouldn’t have picked up for myself but I’m so glad he gave it to me, its one of my favorite graphic novels! I love the illustration style and story line. ![]() My cousin bought it for me for Christmas a few years ago (he went to ACAD with Jillian Tamaki, small world). Topics revolve around depression, suicide, falling love, heartbreak, sexuality, cliques, and experiences we’ve all had as confused teenagers just finding our footing in the world. When one of her classmates commits suicide and the whole school goes into mourning, Skim is secretly falling in love. Kimberly Keiko Cameron (aptly named “skim”) is a chubby, goth kid who goes through many emotions that young adults can relate to. ![]() ![]() Written by cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki this novel is set in the early 90’s in an all girl’s school in Toronto, Canada. ![]() GENRE: Young Adult, Graphic Novel, GLBT, Realistic Fiction, Canada ![]()
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