Lavender Clouds: Comics about Neurodivergence and Mental Health
A dazzling, humorous, and highly personal portrayal of neurodivergence from a leading voice in mental health comics.
Eisner Award nominated author Bex Ollerton—known as @Schnumn to her thousands of followers—is a talented comic artist who feels energized and courageous on some days and exhausted and emotionally depleted on others. In Lavender Clouds, she translates her experiences with Autism, ADHD, and mental health into a series of colorful, emotionally resonant comics that tell stories of neurodiversity and resilience.
With a tone that is sharp but always sensitive, this debut book collection describes the many insights and strategies the author has learned on her journey to self-acceptance. Among the many topics addressed in the book are the folly of “foolproof” organization strategies, the perils of burnout, the joy of small hopes, and the importance of growing at your own pace and on your own path
Breathtaking in its artistic range and emotional truth, Lavender Clouds offers an enlightening and uplifting read for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or other issues related to mental health.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 144
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Language: en
ISBN: 9781524890278
Creator Bio
Bex Ollerton is a writer, illustrator, and neurodivergent advocate based in the United Kingdom. She has a degree in Creative Writing and has been creating comics since she was a teenager. Her work focuses on themes of mental health, neurodiversity, and self-acceptance. As a neurodivergent person herself, Bex uses her personal experiences to inform and inspire her writing and art. Through her work, she seeks to challenge societal stigmas and promote understanding and acceptance of neurodivergent individuals. In addition to her comic series, "Lavender Clouds," Bex also shares her thoughts and insights on her blog and social media platforms. She is passionate about using her voice and creativity to create a more inclusive and empathetic world.
