Synopsis
In the late 1980s, Poland faces debilitating food shortages, worker discontent, and astronomical inflation. Seemingly overnight, the country transitions from communism to capitalism. During this period of flux, Kasia Babis is born.
In the shadow of national change, Kasia experiences her own journey of growth, from rebellious teen to politically minded activist. She grapples with her country’s deep-rooted Catholicism and forges her own beliefs, leading to her becoming an active part of Poland’s left-wing Razem party. Kasia fights to uphold her progressive values while her country heads in the opposite direction, and learns firsthand that broader societal upheavals reverberate on a deeply personal level.
From: Macmillan Publishers
Notes on This Title
A trans woman is a supporting character.
This title contains depictions of attempted self-harm and intimate partner violence as well as discussions of sexual assault and miscarriage.
Awards
NPR Best Books of 2025
The Beat’s Best Comics of 2025
Reviews
“[A] gripping memoir in the vein of Persepolis and The Best We Could Do.” (Source: No Flying No Tights)
[A]n intriguing glimpse into the period that suffers from an uneven balance of political commentary and personal narrative.” (Source: Publishers Weekly)
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