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Title: Lighter Than My Shadow
Author: Katie Green
Illustrator: Katie Green
Primary Health Topic: Eating Disorders
Secondary Health Topic(s): Anxiety, Trauma
Special Considerations: Sexual Assault, Suicidal Ideation, Eating Disorders
Publication Date: October 11, 2013
Publisher: Jonathan Cape/Oni Press
ISBN: 9780224090988
GM Review: Guest Review by Crystal Yin Lie
Annotation: Lighter Than My Shadow gives the reader a haunting look into having eating disorders and body dysmorphia. The illustrations provide powerful examinations of the concepts of shame, disgust, and anxiety. This is a good title to use in a class on empathy and should be considered a true must have for young adult collections. Green shares difficult experiences and emotions, but presents them in an accessible way for processing.
Annotated By: Alice Jaggers