Just Peachy

February 15, 2019
Grades 9-12 In this autobiographical collection of thoughtful and poignant comic vignettes, Chisholm explores her experiences with depression, anxiety, and love. Broken into four individual sections examining different aspects of her diagnoses and experiences, Chisholm's comics take readers on a journey, from dealing with depression and panic attacks to finding help, receiving a diagnosis, and more. Each chapter contains related stories pertaining to that part of her mental health and includes insight into her own experiences that will definitely resonate with others dealing with similar issues. While Chisholm's bubbly pastel artwork is in sharp contrast to the seriousness of her experiences, it's perfectly in keeping with the lighthearted tone of her comics and adds appeal for teen readers. Some stories are full-page, others consist of four panels or a mixture of varying styles of design, which nicely breaks up the reading experience. This graphic novel provides comfort and information to those dealing with similar challenges and those who know someone who is.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)