What We Don't Talk About

By Charlot Kristensen

Farai and Adam have been dating for two years, but she's never met his parents. Until this weekend.

Adam's parents have a lovely house in a beautiful small town. But after they arrive, Adam's mom immediately begins making racist comments about everything from Farai's hair to her family's education. Farai asks for Adam's support -- and Adam is used to keeping quiet in response to cruel, critical remarks from his mother for the sake of peace in the family. He doesn't stand up for himself, much less for Farai.

This vividly illustrated graphic novel tackles the prejuice and racism Black people experience on an everyday basis.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Avery Hill Publishing
• Release date: Sep 9, 2020
• ISBN: 9781910395851

Charlot Kristensen

Charlot is an Afro-Dane Illustrator currently based in Dublin. She graduated with an Illustration degree from Middlesex University, London in 2015, and is currently pursuing a professional career in her field of study. Having a black mum and coming from a mixed family, Charlot believes that representation is important to our development. Her art often represents women of colour in hope of empowering them and changing their narrative. The main focus of her work is comics, editorial and book illustration.

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