Lennan & Smallsy Comics: Volume 1

Lennan and Smallsy are two very different boys. Smallsy has a loving home with a great dad, while Lennan’s dad is abusive. Lennan and his mum live in fear, each taking one day at a time. Smallsy supports his friend as best he can, while giving Lennan glimpses of what life with a healthy male role model looks like. This book contains short, easy to read stories from an ongoing series that explores the myriad components and drivers of domestic violence. The book deals with many subjects, including but not limited to, sexism, gender expectations and stereotypes, sexual objectification of women, toxic masculinity, male entitlement and their bid for power and control. This book contains: *Twelve artworks, plus forty-one colour comic strips *A foreword giving context to the series and its creation *The comics use beautiful illustrations to paint a clear picture of a range of issues, all within a framework for understanding what safe, respectful relationships should and shouldn’t look like *It is ideal for adolescents and teens, as it skillfully conveys simple but meaningful stories in short and easily understandable language *It is also suited to adults who enjoy consuming art that tackles social themes, and who may wish to consolidate their understanding of domestic abuse, family violence, gendered violence and its impact on women and children. —- ISBN: 9780645706000