Dear Rosie

Gr 5-8–Grief and the power of female friendship intertwine in this coming-of-age middle grade graphic novel that follows Millie and her friend group after the death of their smart, creative friend in a car accident. Since Rosie died, everything has felt wrong, but when Millie finds a journal full of drawings at her family’s laundromat, something clicks. This must be related to Rosie, right? This graphic novel invites readers to come not only on the journey to discover the connection but to also live inside the world of these girls as they grow, change, and grieve together. It features anthropomorphic animals as characters, but rather than using this as a way to avoid humanity, it ties together the overall setting of the story and the author’s experiences that inspired the story. With moments of relatable school and friendship drama and a soothing fall color palette, this graphic novel is for fans of Lucy Knisley, Terri Libenson, and Cece Bell.