04.2021 Book Recommendation // SHEETS & DELICATES by Brenna Thummler

Many of you might know that I am a big fan of graphic novels. Today, though, I specifically want to recommend the book Sheets and its recently published follow-up, Delicates, both written and illustrated by Brenna Thummler! (Fun fact: Thummler grew up in the small town where I went to college—Meadville, PA—and drew her inspiration for the town in the story from there!)

Sheets and Delicates, though written for a juvenile audience, are a great read for all ages. The soft color palette and the beautifully detailed illustrations are full of nostalgia, and the storyline about a girl who finds the ghost of a young boy living in her family's laundromat is just so charming. It's not much of a ghost story as it is a wholesome tale about feeling invisible, learning what it means to fit in, and finding acceptance and friendship in the unlikeliest of places. These books are a true treat.