RIP Corey: My Friend Died and It Sucks!
RIP Corey: My Friend Died and It Sucks! is a graphic novel for readers of all abilities that does not overwhelm, so teens and young adults will feel compelled to open it, look at it, and find the support they need to process, talk about, and heal their grief.
This fictional story, based an a true story, follows high school senior, Sam, who is grieving the unexpected death of their best friend, Corey, following his 50 day hospital stay. Sam must now find a way through their new reality, which includes attending Camp Erin!
With a 1st-2nd grade reading level and engaging images, this short graphic novel will have bereaved young people feeling heard, supported, and loved, without overwhelming, lecturing, explaining death, or discussing religious beliefs.
Ideal for children, tweens, teenagers, young adults who experience barriers to reading such as reluctant readers, struggling readers, English Language Learners (ELL), different abilities, special education, Autism spectrum, Asperger’s (Aspies), dyslexia, learning disordered, developmental delay (developmental disability), non-speaking (nonverbal) language impairment.
Inclusive of all beliefs and abilities, RIP Corey can open conversations about the difficult topic of the death of someone we love.
