Someday Perfect - by Kat Schneider (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A high school girl at a Christian summer camp deals with crushes and her faith"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

In this beautiful graphic novel, a teen is tested when she falls for another camper at a Christian sleepaway camp, sparking feelings she was taught to suppress. As she grapples with the rigid expectations of her faith, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that challenges her deepest beliefs.

Summer camp is supposed to be a place to find yourself, but when you're sent to a Christian sleepaway camp, that can be hard to do. Hemmed in by how she presents herself at school, and the expectations of her pastor father, Meg finds it hard to know just how she feels about herself... let alone how others feel about her.

When Meg runs into Danny, a soft and charming boy who also comes to the camp every summer, her feelings start to flourish. Unfortunately, with these feelings come questions. How is she supposed to fulfill the role she is supposed to play when her heart and her faith are both questioning?

This gorgeously illustrated graphic novel speaks to complexity of faith, while also exploring the power of first loves and the complicated feelings they can bring.

Review Quotes

"Gorgeously painted....A considered look at the beginnings of a crisis of faith." --Booklist

"Subtle and sensitive, a meaningful read for teens struggling to reconcile feelings of faith and self-­conception." --School Library Journal

"This leisurely story creates plenty of space for readers who may be on journeys like Meg's to ponder and reflect....Thoughtful and thought-provoking." --Kirkus Reviews

"This graphic novel handles religious doubt with great care....Pair with the recent Sweet Clarity for readers who are questioning their faith or who might need help understanding someone who is." --The Bulletin

About the Author

Kat Schneider is a freelance illustrator, comics artist and printmaker working in the Greater New York area. While a lot of her work focuses on the little joys and annoyances of daily life, she also gravitates towards stories with themes of magic, heart-ache, travel and romance. Someday Perfect is her debut graphic novel.