Lavender Clouds by Bex Ollerton

Lavender Clouds by Bex Ollerton

A dazzling, humorous, and highly personal portrayal of neurodivergence from Eisner Award–nominated cartoonist Bex Ollerton that explores autism, ADHD, anxiety, burnout, masking, and mental health through beautifully illustrated comics.

Eisner Award nominated author Bex Ollerton—known as @Schnumn to her thousands of followers—is a talented comic artist who feels energized and courageous on some days and exhausted and emotionally depleted on others. In Lavender Clouds, she translates her experiences with Autism, ADHD, and mental health into a series of colorful, emotionally resonant comics that tell stories of neurodiversity and resilience.

With a tone that is sharp but always sensitive, this debut book collection describes the many insights and strategies the author has learned on her journey to self-acceptance. Among the many topics addressed in the book are the folly of “foolproof” organization strategies, the perils of burnout, the joy of small hopes, and the importance of growing at your own pace and on your own path

Breathtaking in its artistic range and emotional truth, Lavender Clouds offers an enlightening and uplifting read for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or other issues related to mental health.

• Honest autobiographical comics about autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mental health
• Beautiful illustrations from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective rooted in lived experience
• Accessible graphic storytelling that encourages empathy and understanding
• A meaningful companion for neurodivergent readers, families, educators, and therapists

Whether you're seeking understanding for yourself or someone you love, let these honest comics open the door to deeper compassion and connection

Bex Ollerton is a comic artist from Manchester, UK. She creates introspective comics about mental health, neurodivergence and the general struggles of being a human being in an overwhelming world. Ollerton tells stories that convey an emotional truth to raise awareness of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and neurodiversity.

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ISBN 13	9781524890278
ISBN 10	1524890278
Title	Lavender Clouds
Author	Bex Ollerton
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Year published	2024-07-04
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.