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In Limbo
Deb JJ Lee
Illustrator: Deb JJ Lee
Ages: 14+
Published: 2023
Publisher: First Second/Roaring Brook Press/Holtzbrinck
ISBN: 978-1-250-25265-4
Keywords: Suicide attempt, isolation, otherness, eyelid surgery, parental abuse
The author-illustrator recounts her struggles as a Korean American immigrant battling mental health issues and a demanding, rage-prone mother. Captivating digital graphic art. Mature content