By Carrie Forbes, MLS The graphic novel, Sunhead, is written and illustrated by Alex Assan and is set in Tel Aviv around 2008. Rotem (she/her, the protagonist,) is a teenager currently attending high school. The primary theme in the book is Rotem’s journey of self-discovery. Assan’s illustrations are magical in how he was able to capture the vast range of Rotem’s emotions and feelings as she navigates the difficult passage into adulthood, her own sexuality, gender, physical identity, and romantic feelings. Other important themes included are living with unidentified medical issues and having to endure medical appointments that may not… Read More