Spinning

A quietly powerful memoir from cartoonist Tillie Walden, Spinning recounts her adolescence as a competitive figure skater navigating the pressures of sport, sexuality, and self-discovery. Published by Gallimard in 2017, this single-issue graphic novel captures the isolation and resilience of growing up in a demanding world, rendered in Walden’s signature soft, atmospheric art. It matters as a deeply personal coming-of-age story that illuminates the emotional cost of perfectionism and the courage it takes to find your own path.