Comics About Neurodivergence and Mental Health

Beautifully illustrated, deeply personal and refreshingly honest, Lavender Clouds offers a heartfelt exploration of what it means to navigate a world that doesn't always understand the way your mind works.

Through a collection of expressive, often humorous comics, Eisner Award–nominated artist Bex Ollerton shares her lived experiences with autism, ADHD, anxiety, burnout and the complexities of mental health.

With remarkable sensitivity and wit, Ollerton captures the everyday realities of neurodivergence—from the exhaustion of masking and the frustration of conventional expectations to the quiet victories of self-acceptance and finding joy in unexpected places.

Both comforting and illuminating, these illustrations offer moments of recognition for neurodivergent readers while inviting others to approach different ways of experiencing the world with greater understanding and compassion.

A beautiful reminder that growth doesn't have to follow anyone else's timeline, and that there is extraordinary value in embracing the mind you have.

An especially meaningful gift for anyone navigating neurodivergence, supporting someone they love or simply seeking a little more understanding of the human experience.

Author & Illustrator: Bex Ollerton

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 144

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

ISBN: 9781524890278