Tarjei, 13 år #[nn]

Published by Det Norske Samlaget in 2023, Tarjei, 13 år is a Norwegian graphic novel written and illustrated entirely by Anja Dahle Øverbye, who handled every creative role from pencils to lettering. The story centers on thirteen-year-old Tarjei, promising a close, personal look at early adolescence through a distinctly Norwegian voice. Øverbye's complete creative control gives this work a singular, cohesive vision that fans of character-driven coming-of-age storytelling will want to explore.