Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos by Lucy Knisley
Published by First Second on February 26th 2019
ISBN: 1626728089
Pages: 256
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Lucy Knisley, author of Relish, shares with the reader her experience of getting pregnant, miscarriage and the eventual full term pregnancy that almost led to her death due to Eclampsia that was misdiagnosed. Funny, thoughtful and filled with information on the history of obstetrics, disproving many myths that have evolved around pregnancy and exploring the treatment the pregnant women have endured over the years.

Illustrations are colorful and cheerful complimenting the text of the graphic novel. This would be considered an adult book for young adults and recommended for grades 11 up.

Reviewed by Kristin Taylor, Biddeford High School, Biddeford, ME.