From before her mother’s first oncology appointment through the stages of her cancer to the funeral, sitting shiva, and afterward, when she must try to make sense of her life as a motherless daughter, Tyler Feder tells her story in this graphic novel that is full of piercing—but also often funny—details. She shares the important post-death firsts, such as celebrating holidays without her mom, the utter despair of cleaning out her mom’s closet, ending old traditions and starting new ones, and the sting of having the “I’ve got to tell Mom about this” instinct and not being able to act on it. This memoir, bracingly candid and sweetly humorous, is for anyone struggling with loss who just wants someone to get it.
Captioned full-color family photographs. Full-color illustrations.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Graphic Novels
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey 362.17
Title alpha Dancing at the Pity Party
Level Graphic Novels High Plus
Pages Count 208
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Tyler Feder (1989- ). Mothers and daughters. Children of cancer patients. Terminally ill parents. Death of a parent. Grief. Bereavement. Memoirs. Graphic novels. Healing.
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-04-13
JLG Release Date Sep 2020
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Graphic Novels High Plus
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. These unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.
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