Quiet

A sweet coming-of-age story with open, accessible panels and charming character art, written by bestselling author Kim-Joy and drawn by Indonesian artist Alti.

An all-new YA graphic novel from celebrity baker, bestselling cookbook author, Great British Bake Off finalist, and winner of Bake Off’s New Year 2022 special Kim-Joy and artist Alti!

Mary hasn’t spoken a word at school in years due to selective mutism. She’s isolated, misunderstood, and targeted by relentless bullies. When she’s assigned a SereniBot—a mental health support robot—she’s mortified. The last thing she wants is more attention.

But Mary soon discovers the robot can do more than just help her cope; it can help her fight back. What starts as clever pranks on her bullies turns into a series of misadventures that spiral out of control. As the line between standing up for herself and becoming a bully starts to blur, Mary begins to ask a difficult question: in trying to take back control, has she become the very thing she feared?

The second comics collaboration from Kim-Joy and Alti following their acclaimed graphic novel Turtle Bread: A Graphic Novel About Baking, Fitting In, and the Power of Friendship, and inspired by Kim-Joy’s life, Quiet is a moving, authentic coming-of-age story about anxiety, resilience, and finding the courage to be heard.