Shino Can't Say Her Name OGN
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| Writer | Shuzo Oshimi |
| Artist | Shuzo Oshimi |
| Cover Price | $12.95 |
High school can be a stressful time for many young people. The change means a new commute, new friends, new courses…new teachers. For Shino Oshima the change could have meant an opportunity to blossom into adulthood. Unfortunately, things go wrong on her first day - she fails to even say her name during her homeroom introduction. From then on Shino is a part-mute part-stuttering mess. Ostracized and afraid she struggles to find her place in this new world... But thankfully for her, she finds her voice through music and some unexpected new frienemies.
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Aug 22, 2022The last few pages of the book contain a letter from the author who says this book is mostly based on her real life experiences, and that authentic storytelling comes through. It's easy to sympathize with Shino as a reader because we probably all know someone or were targeted ourselves for being different somehow. A lot of folks have debilitating social anxieties, so Shino's story was so real and relatable. There really aren't a lot of redeemable people in this story other than Shino, though, as Kayo can be pretty mean to Shino, and almost every other character is seen making fun of someone at some point. This story can definitely build empathy for readers who don't know what it's like to live with a speech disorder, and it's also a rare chance for readers with speech disorders to see themselves as the main character of a story. Read Full Review
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