The Greatest Thing

'Sarah Winifred Searle's comics look the way I wish the world did. They combine raw emotions with gorgeous artwork to create stories full of feeling, intention, and heart. Give this book to the teens in your life.' Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and Are You Listening? 'A heartfelt tale of loneliness, love and friendship. I couldn't put Winifred's beautiful story down. It will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.' Alison Evans, award-winning author of Ida and Euphoria Kids 'It's beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. This is one of those books that stays with you forever. It made my heart so full and happy. I love Win, Oscar and April - they're so real, and they're all dealing with so much. I saw a lot of myself in Win, so when I was cheering her on I felt like I was cheering my younger self on, too. All of the characters in this book are working out who they are, getting through school, navigating friendships and romantic relationships, dealing with mental illness and health issues, and doing their best to survive. And they do! They connect over a zine project, and the page where April explains how to make a zine is LOVELY and PERFECT, not to mention the zine itself (a zine in a graphic novel? YES!!!). I've laughed and cried, and my heart's been on a journey, and all I want to know is ... what happens next?' Jessica Walton, author of Stars In Their Eyes 'Raw and beautiful. A story that finds the tiny holes in your heart, tears them wide open, and puts in hope. Searle's art and mastery of the medium shines. I wish I had this book as a teen.' Colleen AF Venable, author of Kiss Number 8 'A beautiful use of the graphic novel format ... tempers emotionally intense content with soothing pastel tones and intimate, close-up shots of the characters supporting each other and accessing professional help ... An homage to the friendships that are impactful even when they are fleeting.' Books+Publishing 'Set in an era when landline phones were still in use, the story explores sexuality, mental health, and the messiness that goes with understanding of self in ways that will resonate with contemporary readers.' Kirkus Reviews