My first experience with graphic novels was Fall semester 2019 for my MLIS. My assigned presentation was Craig Thompson’s Blankets. The length was a little concerning at first but it was a quick read. Craig Thompson writes this coming of age memoir about love and faith (and losing faith). His story is heartbreaking and resonates with me on a deeper level, growing up strongly scrutinized via Christianity, artistic and a little odd. The artwork in the book is beautiful, he’s truly talented and it’s unfortunate anyone would try to stop him from expressing himself through this form of art. I could go on and on (and even share my PowerPoint if you’d like, haha) but you should just read it yourself, you won’t be disappointed.