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March 2008

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Company Overview:
It’s the early nineties and "Skim" is Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth stuck in a private girls' school in Toronto. Skim struggles to cope with confusion and isolation, armed with a sharp intellect and her trusty journal. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki collaborate brilliantly in this poignant glimpse into the heartache of being sixteen.
Mission:
". . . avoids all the cliches of a coming-of-age story. . . . Original in every which way."
— Valerie D'Orazio, Friends of Lulu

". . . expressive, vibrant and precise all at once . . . evocative and wondrous . . . . 'Skim' is an unusually strong graphic novel--rich in visuals and observations, and rewarding of repeated readings.”
— Publishers Weekly

“If only I had read this book when I was a teen, perhaps I would have felt less alone . . . . A journey into Skim’s diary, its portrayal of high school, is so real that I could not put it down.”
— Ali Kira Grotkowski, Anansi Review Crew

“. . . whether taking the reader down wind swept autumn streetscapes, or lingering on a half-eaten plate of Chinese food, [Jillian Tamaki's illustrations] are always intimate and emotional. . .”
— Robert Earl Stewart, Anansi Review Crew
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Adolescent angst rendered in wondrous detail.
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What was your nickname in high school?

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Have you ever broken a bone?

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Did/Do you keep a diary?

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March 28

Skim added new photos to Skim launch.

7:33pm
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March 15

Skim added new photos to Mariko at Shameless magazine launch.

5:41pm

Skim added new photos to Skim.

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March 4

Skim wrote a note.

11:33am
". . . avoids all the cliches of a coming-of-age story. . . . Original in every which way." — Valerie D'Orazio, Friends of Lulu ". . . expressive, vibrant and precise all at once .
February 29

Skim added new photos to Skim.

11:06am
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Julie wrote at 10:15am on April 18th, 2008
congratulations mah ladees!
I wish I coulda been there to see.
my heart is in the back of my throat right now thinking about it.
xo
Shadra wrote at 3:12pm on April 15th, 2008
Finished it in one sitting...
First off, the cover is absolutely striking. Who could walk by without picking it up? I loved the story and the artwork is amazing. My fav. spread is Skim, Lisa, and John R. in the woods....lovely. Equally loved are "snowy fence" and "not A knight, THE night".

The characters were solid, and the teenage angst and confusion is dead on. Fav. character moment Skim and Hien at the sleepover. Really poignant moment.

Overall I give it an "A". I took "Skim" to my old high school in Atlanta this week to show it off. I only thumbed through the first few pages to hear kids gasp with enthusiasm and shouts of "That's hot"!

It's a winner.
Toki wrote at 1:07pm on April 7th, 2008
I just finished reading it this weekend and couldn't put it down! I love the way the images were drawn throughout the book, very expressive of each character's personality. And Skim's character is hilarious!!
Janet wrote at 12:22am on April 7th, 2008
Bought it today after waiting around for it to be released. I was afraid to be let down after seeing so many positive reviews, but I'm very happy to say "Skim" is well-deserved of those praises. Cause I'm a more visual person, I'll give my props to the artwork for bringing out the poignancy between words. Thanks Jillian and Mariko for this gem!
Marc wrote at 11:14am on April 6th, 2008
Hey,
I brought this in Dave's Comics in Brighton the other week, but got a chance to read it this weekend and I can't praise it enough. Skim is a wonderful character and it's a delight to be in her head and amongst her thoughts for a short (but rewarding) bit of time. The drawing style is wonderful, the illustrations have the right balance of mood and design and the layouts (especially the double page spreads) are awesome. So, yeah, thanks for a delightful graphic novel.

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