Preview: What We Don't Talk About by Charlot Kristensen / Avery Hill Publishing

Later this year, Avery Hill Publishing are releasing What We Don't Talk About, by Charlot Kristensen. A story about the difficulties mixed-race couples still face in today's society.

It's bound to be an interesting and eye-opening read, and visually it looks engaging and beautiful. Definitely one to look out for when it hits stores near the end of May. Check out the description and preview pages below for more information.

What We Don't Talk About
Published by Avery Hill Publishing
21st May (UK) / 18th July (USA)
Paperback, 108 pages
£11.99 / $14.95

What We Don’t Talk About examines contemporary issues of race, entrenched bigotry and the difficulties faced by interracial couples. It’s the debut graphic novel from a burgeoning talent devoted to representation and empowering women of colour.

Adam and Farai have been together for two years, and Farai has finally persuaded Adam to introduce her to his parents. She’s optimistic, even if her mum isn’t!
‘I already told you, he’s different’... Farai’s hopes are shattered when the first meeting turns out to be a tense, horrible experience, leaving her feeling uneasy and ostracised.

When confronted about his parents’ behaviour, Adam plays down the situation – telling Farai to calm down and stop being so emotional – and Farai questions the entire relationship and whether Adam is worth the pain he and his family have caused. Ultimately, she takes a stand... will the relationship survive?

With an expressive line and stunningly bold colours, illustrator Charlot Kristensen captures the excitement and optimism of young love, the tension between squabbling characters and the utter heartbreak of being disappointed by the people you love most. What We Don’t Talk About is a timely story of the difficulties faced by interracial couples in our society today.

Charlot is a Dublin based illustrator, designer and book author. She graduated with an Illustration degree from MDX University, London, in 2015. As a mixed-race artist she often depicts minorities and underrepresented characters in challenging socio-political context. Some of her most renowned clients include AARP, Penguin Random House, C40 Cities and the New Economics Foundation.