Overview

Gale's trying to master his anxiety, and he's hoping the latest wonder-cure ""Simply Pear"" can help. Not turning up to his art classes and feeling like everyone is a lot cooler and more in control than he is, he chugs his Simply Pear products and takes advice from its demanding app. Oh, it's definitely not working... His plan is thrown into chaos by the bubbly Aiden, who needs a buddy to help him get a job. Can this colorful and heartfelt romp through shoddy part-time jobs help Gale out of his anxious bubble? There's only one way to find out.

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9781838742089

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""A new friend gives an anxious young man plenty of opportunities to step outside his comfort zone. Gale is chronically embarrassed about many aspects of himself, including his copious perspiration, lack of self-confidence, and fondness for drawing wizards. [...] The book’s psychedelic, mostly pink-and-green color scheme suits the retro art style and expressive, cartoonish characters (who seem to be college students). Kaleidoscopic details add plenty of interest, helping readers visualize Gale’s anxious, nonstop inner monologue. [...] A wryly humorous and brightly creative representation of intense anxiety."" — Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Katie Hicks is a comic artist and illustrator; she was raised in St. Catharines Ontario and is now living just outside of Toronto in Burlington Ontario. Her work is character driven, playful and often humorous choosing to focus on finding joy through art. Having struggled with anxiety and depression most of her life, Katie explores those themes in her art through a comedic and whimsical lens. Sometimes finding the small joys in life can be the best help. She's inspired by the cartoons she grew up with as a kid as well as the punk and emo music she listened to as a teenager. Katie is currently working as a freelance illustrator with clients like The New York Times, Reader's Digest and PlanSponsor and has been nominated for the Igntaz's outstanding artist category for her comic GUTS.

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