SÉANCE TEA PARTY by Reimena Yee (Random House Graphic, September 2020)

Growing up sounds terrible.

No one has time to do anything fun, or play outside, or use their imagination. Everything is suddenly so serious. People are more interested in their looks and what others think about them than having fun adventures. Who wants that? Not Lora.

After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own. A tea party with a twist leaves Lora to re-discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house — and Lora’s old imaginary friend! Lora and Alexa are thrilled to meet kindred spirits and they become best friends . . . but unfortunately, not everything can last forever.

Select praise for SÉANCE TEA PARTY:

Booklist review: “Yee’s art is loose and bright, and the colors are vibrant, bringing a diverse cast to life. An empathetic look at a late bloomer.”
Kirkus review: “While this is Yee’s middle-grade debut, she is a veteran of comic books, and it shows. She artfully balances complex character arcs and suspense while bringing a touch of fantasy and wonder… A coming-of-age tale that is both comforting and wonderfully peculiar.”
School Library Journal review: “A beautifully illustrated, bittersweet coming-of-age story for anyone grappling with the joy and sorrow of growing up, growing old, and moving on.”
The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books starred review: “A perfect choice for young readers… Alexa and Lora show that nothing you love is ever truly gone and growing up can be a blessing.”