Coming of age Eating disorder Friendship LGBTQ+ Love
Heartstopper
Summary:
Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they’ve never met … until one day when they’re made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn’t think he has a chance.
Edited by:
Gender Studies, o p.s. - Knihovna Jiřiny Šiklové
Author(s):
Oseman, Alice
Illustrator(s):
Oseman, Alice
Series:
Heartstopper
Publisher:
"Hodder Children’s Books (Hachette Children's Group) "
City:
London
Year:
2019
Pages:
288
ISBN:
9781444951387
Age Range:
15 - 18
Language:
EN
Original Language:
EN
Keywords:
Coming of age, Eating disorder, Friendship, LGBTQ+, Love
Comment:
This introspective multi-part graphic novel, told from the perspective of the main character, Charlie Spring, opens up a world full of beautiful illustrations, emotional personal stories, personal growth, love, and friendship to anyone who picks up the book. The books explore not only queer relationships between the main characters and the problems faced by transgender people, but also eating disorders, school bullying, and other important topics—all through personal stories and expressive drawings. The author gently guides readers through the topics of heteronormativity and cisnormativity, pointing out the impact that stereotypes can have on adolescents and young adults.