Sincerely, Harriet
Illustrator: Sarah Winifred Searle
Binding: Hardcover
Age 9+
Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels
A colourful, big-hearted middle-grade graphic novel by a rising talent. Sincerely, Harriet is a love letter to the books that change our lives, with a misfit protagonist readers will instantly adore.
Harriet Flores struggles with boredom, an unrequited crush, and a multiple sclerosis diagnosis through a long, hot, 1990s summer in Chicago. She uses her imagination to cope, which sometimes gets her into trouble, as she makes up fantastical fibs and wonders if there are ghosts upstairs. One neighbour, Pearl, encourages Harriet to read and write, leading Harriet to have a breakthrough and discover the power of storytelling.
Creators
Sarah Winifred Searle originally hails from spooky New England but currently lives in sunny Perth, Australia. She’s known for graphic memoirs and fiction inspired by history and the connections between people. When she isn’t writing and drawing comics, Sarah’s favorite things are planning Dungeons & Dragons adventures with her partner, rainy day cuddles with their foster cats, and naming the lizards and bugs that live in their garden. Find her at swinsea.com.
Reviews
Sincerely, Harriet is a relatable, empathetic story about a girl in the midst of a transitional summer. A sweet and subtle story, Searle’s characters are so lovingly rendered that it’s impossible not to be immediately drawn in.
Sincerely, Harriet reads like a love letter to a younger self—an invitation to be kinder, more patient, more open to possibility. It handles its subjects with grace and understanding, all woven together with stunningly beautiful art.
Heartfelt and heartwarming, highlighting the power of story to both conceal and reveal.
Kirkus Reviews
