Rec: Spinning, by Tillie Walden

[sasha_feather]

A beautifully drawn, honest coming-of-age memoir centered on the world of competitive skating. The drawings are fascinating and understatedly emotional. I read this fairly long graphic memoir in one sitting. Walden's social anxiety and coming out story are intensely relatable.

This author-artist is just 21, and I eagerly look forward to her future work.

Content notes: bullying, an incident of attempted sexual assault, dealing with homophobia

Comments

[jesse_the_k]

Oooooh! That sounds lovely -- as a non-athlete, comics capture what's cool about physical sports for me.

[sasha_feather]

I think you will like it! :D

[wolby]

Just got a (signed!) copy at the Small Press Expo, and I loved this book so much. I had a couple of her previous short comics too, from the last SPX. I particularly liked "I Love This Part", if you can find a copy! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27830408-i-love-this-part

[sasha_feather]

Oh that looks wonderful! Thanks for the rec!