The story, compelling in itself, benefits immensely from her amazing artwork. Lighter Than My Shadow traces Green’s story of recovering from an eating disorder, during which she realized she had been sexually abused. If you only read one graphic novel this year, make it this one. This, dear reader, was strongly unfortunate. Moreover, the size and heft of the book meant I’d need time to read it – which I didn’t have at that point. Black and white illustrations seemed dismal during the long New England winter. For months, it sat on my living room coffee table waiting for me to read it. Last year at NYCC, I snagged a copy of Katie Green’s book. Getting the chance to interview Katie Green, author of the beautifully illustrated Lighter Than My Shadow, was the highlight of the entire weekend for me. The Lion Forge booth at NYCC may not be the biggest, but to me, it’s the brightest. NYCC increasingly vies with SDCC for big names and bigger spectacle, but I always most enjoy the genuine experiences – getting to talk to people with a common interest, getting to boost a small artist. In fact, it’s not often that I literally can’t contain my enthusiasm in a professional situation. It’s not often that I find a book so compelling and so helpful that I fangirl over the author.
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