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Teen Tuesday features Slip by Marika McCoola and illustrated by Aatmaja Pandya. High school student and pottery artist Jade is about to leave for a month-long summer art intensive when she learns that her best friend has been hospitalized after an attempted suicide. She feels she should stay home to support her friend, but her parents point out that Phoebe can't have visitors, so she should go. Once at camp, Jade's struggles to be present with her art are compounded by the talent and confidence of fellow campers and demanding instructors. The one bright spot is Mary, who creates inter-active art, but their budding romance is threatened by Jade's unwillingness to be honest and open.
The art is mostly blue tones with flashes of pink and red symbolizing Jade's strong emotions. Occasionally, the panels are difficult to follow and Jade and Mary appear younger than high school age. Graphic novel fans who enjoy a leisurely, introspective story that explores themes of friendship, identity, and guilt will enjoy Slip.
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