Take It As A Compliment by Maria Stoian, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

An American Library Association 2016 Great Graphic Novel forTeensI was fifteen..I never saw him again..They chanted after me, 'Oscar the Grouch, Oscar theGrouch. Bringing together the voices of males and females of all ages, thestories in this collective graphic memoir reflect real life experiencesof sexual abuse, violence and harassment. Each experience is brought to life by Maria Stoian's exceptionalartwork. Her unique and varied styles powerfully reflect the tone andmood of the different stories and in just a few pages express thecomplex emotions felt by victims of sexual abuse. Covering acts such as sexual violence, public sexual harassment, domestic abuse and child abuse, this is a reminder for survivors thatthey are not alone and a call for all of us to take action. The storiesclearly show that assault of any type is not an honour bestowed onanyone. It is not a compliment. | Take It As A Compliment by Maria Stoian, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters