Overview
Laura Lee Gulledgeās signature visual metaphors will be on full display in this all-new graphic novel, a moving look at shedding light on the dark corners of life.
Praise for Will & Whit
STARRED REVIEW
"This sophomore offering shines as bright as the lamps Will surrounds herself with... Quirky, clever and insightful."
āKirkus Reviews, starred review
"Gulledge creates engaging characters (especially Reese, Noelās precocious younger sister), and draws them with believable expressivenessā¦ Gulledgeās values are wholesome, and her energy is up-to-the minute fresh."
āPublishers Weekly
"The most striking feature about Gulledgeās second graphic novel is the organic nature of the layouts. Action and dialogue flow smoothly from panel to panel, barely acknowledging their confines. Thick, sumptuous lines separate characters from richly detailed backgrounds, and this is all done in black and white. Gulledge populates her story with unique and likable characters who relate easily and naturally to one another."
āSchool Library Journal
"Across the reaches of YA-targeted media, itās rare to find a work with such a relentlessly upbeat tone and sense of uncompromising positivity as those found in this graphic novel."
āBooklist
"The shape and pacing of panels expertly capture the narrativeās tone; occasionally the panels disappear altogether, giving the images a dreamy feel. Eloquent pointillist shadows reveal Willās emotionsāespecially her fears and insecuritiesāand her expansive imagination."
āHornBook
"Rendered in black and white panels, this graphic novel provides a surprisingly light-hearted story with a strong emotional core. Detailed backgrounds draw the reader into the scene, while the mixture of group shots and individual faces guides the narrative through social and introspective moments."
āThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Willhemena learns to deal with the shadows from her past and take a big step toward adulthood. This is a satisfying coming-of-age story with a good plot and strong images."
āLibrary Media Connection
Award
YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens List 2014 (Top Ten Title)
Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel 2014 list
Kirkus Best Book of 2013
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