{"product_id":"squished-a-graphic-novel-by-megan-wagner-lloyd-michelle-mee-nutter-rare-books","title":"Squished: A Graphic Novel by Megan Wagner Lloyd |Michelle Mee Nutter [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e Book Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eSquished: A Graphic Novel\u003c\/em\u003e follows eleven‑year‑old Avery Lee, the second oldest in a chaotic Korean‑American family of nine, who desperately craves her own space. With six siblings crowding her home—and especially after her older brother Theo gets his own room while she'll still be sharing with younger ones—Avery concocts a plan to transform the basement into her personal art studio. As she juggles babysitting, siblings’ needs, preparing an art project for the summer fair, and tenuous friendships, a surprise threat leans on her stability: her family might relocate across the country. Through bright, warm artwork and authentic dialogue, the story captures her emotional journey—complete with laughs, tears, sibling rivalry, and the bittersweet tug of growing up in a big family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMegan Wagner Lloyd is an Eisner‑nominated author best known for kids’ graphic novels like \u003cem data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eAllergic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eSquished\u003c\/em\u003e. She’s also written picture books (e.g. \u003cem data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eFinding Wild\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eFort‑Building Time\u003c\/em\u003e) and a middle‑grade novel, living with her family in the Washington, DC area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/meganwagnerlloyd.com\/about\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/meganwagnerlloyd.com\/about\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMichelle Mee Nutter, who illustrates both \u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eAllergic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eSquished\u003c\/em\u003e, holds a degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Her charming, sun‑lit illustrations have earned recognition from the Society of Illustrators and Creative Quarterly. She is Boston‑based\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/breakwaterbooks.net\/book\/9781338568943?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/breakwaterbooks.net\/book\/9781338568943?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eTogether, the creative pair deliver a heartfelt, humorous exploration of identity and belonging within family life—perfect for readers aged 8 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255599947962,"sku":"34KLY43K1-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/sm_a086f5e2-7756-40da-bd0f-c417253c22bc.jpg?v=1761066303","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/squished-a-graphic-novel-by-megan-wagner-lloyd-michelle-mee-nutter-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}