Oakland cartoonist Loewinsohn's YA novel looks at her teen years in 1990s
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Briana Loewinsohn's memoir, Raised by Ghosts, captures her experiences as a teen navigating between her divorced parents' homes. Set in the East Bay, the book combines realistic art with surrealist elements to illustrate her challenges and identity development as an artist. It features graphic interpretations of actual handwritten notes exchanged with friends, emphasizing the importance of those relationships during her teenage years. The book incorporates local landmarks nostalgic to the region and offers creative origami instructions for the notes, enhancing the interactive experience for readers.
Briana Loewinsohn presents a semi-autobiographical YA memoir, Raised by Ghosts, highlighting her journey through adolescence, supported primarily by art and close friendships.
Raised by Ghosts combines realistic and surreal artwork with handwritten notes from friends, reflecting a nostalgic narrative about navigating identity during teenage years.
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