Rebecca Burgess is a comic artist and illustrator working in the UK, creating award-winning published and small press work. Along with drawing comics for their day job, Rebecca also loves drawing webcomics in their free time. Being autistic, they are particularly passionate about bringing more autistic characters into comics and stories! Outside of drawing comics and cuddling their cat, Rebecca also loves playing RPGs with friends, going on deep dives into history, and growing vegetables in their humble Bristol garden. They are the author of Speak Up!. Visit them online at www.rebeccaburgess.co.uk.Rebecca Burgess is a comic artist and illustrator working in the UK, creating award-winning published and small press work. Along with drawing comics for their day job, Rebecca also loves drawing webcomics in their free time. Being autistic, they are particularly passionate about bringing more autistic characters into comics and stories! Outside of drawing comics and cuddling their cat, Rebecca also loves playing RPGs with friends, going on deep dives into history, and growing vegetables in their humble Bristol garden. They are the author of Speak Up!. Visit them online at www.rebeccaburgess.co.uk.

"A touching look at one girl's struggle with autism and bullying, and a charming testament to finding the inner strength to speak up in one’s own voice." — Tyler Page, creator of Button Pusher"Intimate and inlaid with nuance, an empowering look at self-acceptance, accommodation, and masking via the lens of one autistic experience." — Publishers Weekly"In this accessible graphic novel, Mia's increasing eagerness to be—and to advocate for—herself is encouraging, as is the casual diversity among other characters. The digital illustrations hold interest, especially at moments of strong emotion—and when Mia feels free as Elle-Q." — Horn Book Magazine"A loving depiction of one young person’s experience of autism...The full-color art is cute and expressive...A fun, sweet story about being oneself."  — Kirkus Reviews"The artwork really pops, with expressive illustrations that spill over the panels and colors that brighten the page. A heartwarming and fun graphic novel, recommended where realistic fiction is popular." — School Library Journal