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Coming-of-age journey of identity and heritage.

If you're looking for a story that embraces the intricacies of self-discovery and cultural heritage, "In Limbo" could be the companion you didn't know you needed. Deb JJ Lee's graphic memoir is a visual and emotional odyssey that connects with anyone who has ever grappled with finding their place in the world. Whether it's the pull of family expectations or the quest for individual identity, Lee's personal tale echoes universal chords of belonging that resonate deeply with readers navigating their own life's liminal spaces.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Graphic Memoir (2024)
  • CYBILS Award for Young Adult Graphic Novels (2023)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Nominee for Literature for Youth/Young Adult Literature (2024)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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In Limbo: A Graphic Memoir

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ISBN: 9781250252661
Authors: Deb J.J. Lee
Publisher: First Second
Date of Publication: 2023-03-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 5295 readers)

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A debut YA graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl's coming-of-age story—and a coming home story—set between a New Jersey suburb and Seoul, South Korea. Deborah (Jung-Jin) Lee knows she's different. Ever since her family emigrated from South Korea to the United States, she's felt her Otherness. For a while, her English isn't perfect. None of her teachers can pronounce her Korean name. Her face and her eyes—especially her eyes—stand out. As the pressures of high school ramp up, friendships change and end, and everything gets harder. Even home isn't a safe place, as fights with her mom escalate. Deb is caught in a limbo, with nowhere to go, and her mental health plummets. But Deb is resilient. She discovers art and self-care, and gradually begins to start recovering. And during a return trip to South Korea, she realizes something that changes her perspective on her family, her heritage, and herself. This stunning debut graphic memoir features page after page of gorgeous, evocative art, perfect for Tillie Walden fans. It's a cross section of the Korean-American diaspora and mental health, a moving and powerful read in the vein of Hey, Kiddo and The Best We Could Do.
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Coming-of-age journey of identity and heritage.

If you're looking for a story that embraces the intricacies of self-discovery and cultural heritage, "In Limbo" could be the companion you didn't know you needed. Deb JJ Lee's graphic memoir is a visual and emotional odyssey that connects with anyone who has ever grappled with finding their place in the world. Whether it's the pull of family expectations or the quest for individual identity, Lee's personal tale echoes universal chords of belonging that resonate deeply with readers navigating their own life's liminal spaces.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Graphic Memoir (2024)
  • CYBILS Award for Young Adult Graphic Novels (2023)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Nominee for Literature for Youth/Young Adult Literature (2024)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.