"A warm and witty relationship guide in graphic novel form"
November 2023 Graphic Novel of the Month
This genuinely is “a guide to feelings and relationships for everyone” just as the subtitle states. Taken from an original webcomic on WEBTOON, which had over 11 million views, it transfers perfectly to this graphic novel book format. The webcomic had been intended to be a humorous parody of stereotypical guidance on love but quickly became a more genuine agony aunt source of advice.
Each strip in the book features a different question about relationships. But the focus isn’t on providing perfectly correct answers but on engaging in honest, introspective self-questioning. Understanding and respecting yourself is a big theme throughout.
Written from a queer perspective but really celebrating individual differences, and all genders and orientations, this feels genuinely inclusive and to be asking just the sort of questions that young people have, as they navigate all sorts of relationships including friendships as well as romantic liaisons.
The cartoons are certainly quirky but even in their candy-coloured tones manage to express diversity. Full of humour, positivity and warmth and almost embarrassingly accurate at times, this is a really accessible, sensible and valuable addition to any home or library. I am particularly taken by the Outroduction at the end of the book. “A book doesn’t really have any meaning… until it is understood by someone. …Hopefully , these pages…. have made you feel understood too” I am quite sure they will!
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A brilliantly witty and wise illustrated guide to relationships for teens – by the hugely popular webcomic artist and creator of Oh No!
Isn’t it wonderful when love strikes? When you encounter someone beautiful and interesting and suddenly: feelings. But what do you do when that first crush squashes you flat, when sparks fly but fizzle out, when you and your other half just don’t click together?
Enter How to Love! Your funny, wise and very different guide to relationships of all shapes and sizes, covering topics from singlehood to jealousy to happily ever after – all delivered in Alex Norris’s clever, accessible and bright graphic style.
Full colour throughout and in an Agony Aunt format, with each chapter posed as a question – answered in comic book form. Inclusive of all genders and sexualities, and created by a queer non-binary artist.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed How to Love and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
How to Love features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Graphic Novels & Comics, PSHE: Sexuality, Gender and Relationships, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for Young Adults
How to Love is available in Hardback
How to Love was written by Alex Norris and published by Walker Books Ltd
How to Love has 220 pages
£11.69
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