Prince’s adult self would jump in the narrative of her childhood to add insights she’s gained since she was a girl. I like this introduction, as it shows readers that Ramsey Beyer became a “successful adult.” Liz Prince started in a similar way in Tomboy.
She says she’s Ramsey, 28 years old, and lives in Philly where she makes comics about her own life.
In the first few pages, the author introduces herself in the present. Little Fish is a graphic memoir that looks at the author’s first year of college, starting with the summer before she leaves in small-town Paw Paw, Michigan, and ending just as summer begins after her spring semester at an art college in Baltimore concludes. I decided to check out Ramsey Beyer’s work because she was recommended during a Grab the Lapels “Meet the Writer” feature with comic artist Liz Prince. Note: I pointed out recently that I will be using page numbers in my reviews to “practice what I preach” to my comp students, but this book does not have numbered pages! Although the cover is in color, the rest of the book is black and white. Published by: Zest Books in September 2013 "Beyer's autobiographical coming-of-age story is a wonderful mix of comics, lists, collages, journal entries and more.Title & Author: Little Fish, written and drawn by Ramsey Beyer I would have felt so much more prepared to conquer freshman year If I'd read this book." - Stephanie Kuehnert, Rookie I laughed, I nodded along when I recognized my own experiences, and, most of all, I wished I could send it back in time to high school me. Meeting new friends, falling for someone for the first time, questioning your artistic and life-plan choices, beginning to understand the world outside of your personal bubble-it's all here, in compulsively readable form. It's about new starts, simple pleasures, rapid friendships created by being in a similar set of circumstances and the mix of stress and exhilaration that a challenging environment Rob Clough, High-Low think it should be everyone's back-to-school read. about the joys of being in a new place as a college freshman. "An autobiographical graphic pastiche recounts the author's experience of leaving her rural hometown and going to art school in a new city.her story is easy to relate to and recommended." - Kirkus Reviews
"Beyerand#8217 s debut captures her introspection with earnest, appealing black-and-white panels.Wary college-bound students will find comfort in this sincere and endearing look at freshman year." - Booklist * YALSA Outstanding Book for the College Bound and#160 * IPPY Independent Voice Award Winnerand#160 * Texas Library Association (TLA) Maverick Graphic Novels Reading Listand#160 * CCBC Choicesand#160 * YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Nomineeand#160 * CBC Teen Choice Book of the Year Award Nomineeand#160 * Cybils Children's and Young Adult Blogger Awards Nomineeand#160 * IndieFab Award Finalist
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