It's Your Funeral - Riesbeck, Emily

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Résumé :

PRESSING THEMES, FUN DELIVERY: Similar in spirit to The Good Place and Bojack Horseman, IT'S YOUR FUNERAL tackles serious themes of longing and self-worth through breezy, fast-paced, precision-timed comedy told in distinct episodic stories.

RELATABLE MENTAL HEALTH MESSAGE: Perfect for moody teenagers and those who have experienced depression themselves or within their personal lives, IT'S YOUR FUNERAL deftly depicts the realities and effects of day-to-day mental health struggles with grace and sensitivity. As a story of growth and patience, it shows what it's like to take small steps towards greater goals and being comfortable with having good days and bad days.

UPBEAT TONE: Full of hilarious antics, quirky Men in Black-style creatures, and a feelgood ending, the story sticks a positive, hopeful landing while subtly delivering its emotional punch. Marnie learns throughout the book that the workers at the DSA won't give up on her, and that she shouldn't give up on herself.

CHARMING ARTWORK: Ellen Kramer's brightly colored art and Matt Krotzer's expressive balloon lettering combine for a broadly appealing look that recalls Pixar movies and Henson's Creature Shop, with cute characters and bold, round lines that will grab attention on shelf from anyone who loves modern cartoon art and animation.

WIDE AUDIENCE: Will appeal to fans of animation in general as well as anyone who loves office sitcoms like The Office and Parks and Recreation, indie/literary graphic novels, or comic memoirists like Jenny Lawson and Samantha Irby.