How Do I Draw These Memories? * Jonell Joshua

An illustrated memoir about nostalgia, faith, the preciousness of life, and unconditional love. Jonell Joshua spent her childhood shuttling back and forth between Savannah and New Jersey – living in grandparents’ homes during the times her mother, struggling with mental illness, needed support to raise her and her brothers. Together the family found a way to keep going even in the darkest of times.

From Jonell’s devastatingly brilliant pen as a writer and an artist, it plumbs the depths of what family can be – and how joy and hope can be found in the most ordinary and extraordinary moments.

Perfect For: Devotees of high-quality contemporary graphic memoirs and diverse illustrated literature like those by Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Tillie Walden; readers analyzing the complex intersection of family dynamics, race, and mental health awareness; and dedicated book collectors archiving first edition printings of Young Adult graphic novels.

Published April 2024 by Levine Querido, stated First Printing.