Quiet

Illustrated by Alti Firmansyah / Letterer Sara Linsley
Published by Mad Cave Studios
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About the Book

A sweet coming-of-age story with open, accessible panels and charming character art, written by bestselling author Kim-Joy and drawn by Indonesian artist Alti.

An all-new YA graphic novel from celebrity baker, bestselling cookbook author, Great British Bake Off finalist, and winner of Bake Off’s New Year 2022 special Kim-Joy and artist Alti!

Mary hasn’t spoken a word at school in years due to selective mutism. She’s isolated, misunderstood, and targeted by relentless bullies. When she’s assigned a SereniBot—a mental health support robot—she’s mortified. The last thing she wants is more attention.

But Mary soon discovers the robot can do more than just help her cope; it can help her fight back. What starts as clever pranks on her bullies turns into a series of misadventures that spiral out of control. As the line between standing up for herself and becoming a bully starts to blur, Mary begins to ask a difficult question: in trying to take back control, has she become the very thing she feared?

The second comics collaboration from Kim-Joy and Alti following their acclaimed graphic novel Turtle Bread: A Graphic Novel About Baking, Fitting In, and the Power of Friendship, and inspired by Kim-Joy’s life, Quiet is a moving, authentic coming-of-age story about anxiety, resilience, and finding the courage to be heard.

About the Author

Kim-Joy is the bestselling author of four cookbooks, Baking with Kim-Joy, Celebrate with Kim-Joy, Christmas with Kim-Joy, and the most recent Bake Me a Cat, as well as the card game Kim-Joy’s Magic Bakery. She rose to fame having made it to the final of the Great British Bake Off 2018 with her unique, intricate baked creations that captured the hearts of the nation. Her iced woodland creatures, space turtles, and beautifully decorated cakes—along with her calmness and vibrant positivity—put a smile on everyone's face and Kim-Joy has since earned a legion of fans around the world. Having previously gained a Masters (distinction) in Psychology and working as a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and in a variety of roles within the mental health field, she now devotes her time to baking up creations and recipes that bring a little Kim-(Joy!) to as many people as possible, and continues to be open about her own mental health struggles and is an advocate for better mental health. She also supports many charities and is an ambassador for The Wren Bakery, a local Leeds based charity helping women who experience disadvantage shape a better future for themselves by gaining skills in baking. Kim-Joy was born in Belgium to a Malaysian–Chinese mother and English father, she grew up in Belgium and greater London, studied in both Bristol and Leeds, and now lives in Leeds with her partner Nabil, and her cats Inki and Mochi.

About the Illustrator

Alti Firmansyah is a professional artist who has been working in the comic industry since 2012. Her first published work was Titan comic’s Tomorrowland. She also made an appearance in Heavy Metal Magazine—Maximum Force. Her 1st appearance in Marvel came 2015 with Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde. She co-created Comixology Originals Goliath Girls with Sam Humpries. Her other works include X-Men ‘92, Thor vs. Hulk, Gwenpool, Spider-Gwen, The Unstoppable Wasp, Fearless, and Marvel Voices: IDENTITY in 2021.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Mad Cave Studios (June 8, 2027)
  • Length: 136 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781545843581

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