TW: Eating disorders, fatphobia, suicide

Based on the author’s own experience, this graphic novel uses an evocative art style to explore one girl’s experience of fatphobia, disordered eating and body image. Fat folks are tragically underrepresented, especially in relation to eating disorders, so this book is an important addition. Through flashbacks Body in Pieces shows the detrimental effects of weight stigma on children, looking at all the seemingly small moments that had a large impact on Hébert’s relationship to her body. Although we unfortunately do not get to know much about Hébert outside of her body image struggles, the book ultimately offers a hopeful conclusion that Hébert will be able to break this cycle and heal.