Mielikuvitustyttö
(Imaginary Girl) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
The graphic novel processes the themes of friendships between girls, insecurities and appearance pressures, but it is also about dreams that are starting to come true – and about love, even though it might be hard to put into words. The text of this graphic novel is in both Finnish and English.
Edited by: Lastenkirjainstituutti
Comment:
This is a coming-of-age story of a girl, who is the narrator of this book. During her elementary school days, she felt inferior and experienced almost invisible bullying. Her experiences also include problems with appearance and insecurity. Later, the dreams of her youth begin to come true and the narrator also experiences love.