Skim
“Skim” by Mariko Tamaki, published by Walker in 2009, is a graphic novel that follows Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth attending a private girls’ school in the early ’90s. The narrative unfolds as her classmate Katie Matthews faces the aftermath of her boyfriend’s tragic suicide, prompting a wave of mourning throughout the school. Amidst this turmoil, Skim navigates her own feelings of confusion and isolation, particularly as she develops a secret relationship with her neo-hippie English teacher, Ms. Archer.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of teenage life, touching on themes such as love, depression, and the complexities of social dynamics. As Skim grapples with her emotions and the pressures from her peers, her best friend Lisa attempts to draw her into the vibrant yet challenging world of adolescence through a humorous double-date setup. This edition, consisting of 141 pages, delves into the heartache and struggles of being 16, providing insight into the multifaceted experiences of youth.
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“Skim” is Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth who goes to a private girls’ school in the early ’90s. When her classmate Katie Matthews is dumped by her boyfriend, who then kills himself — possibly because he’s (maybe) gay — the entire school goes into mourning overdrive. It’s a weird time to fall in love, but that’s what happens to Skim when she starts meeting secretly with her neo-hippie English teacher, Ms. Archer. But then Ms. Archer abruptly leaves the school, and Skim has to cope with her confusion and isolation while her best friend, Lisa, tries to pull her into “real” life by setting up a hilarious double-date for the school’s semi formal. Suicide, depression, love, homosexuality, crushes, cliques of popular, manipulative peers — the whole gamut of teen life is explored in this poignant glimpse into the heartache of being 16.
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