Tessa Hulls' graphic memoir, 'Feeding Ghosts', has made history by becoming only the second comic to win a Pulitzer Prize. While working part-time as a cook in Juneau, Alaska, Hulls received the news unexpectedly, highlighting the blend of her artistic endeavors and everyday life. The 400-page memoir intricately weaves her family history and the legacy of her grandmother, a journalist who fled China's political turmoil. Recognized for its dense, evocative illustrations and emotional depth, Hulls' work has been celebrated as a profound exploration of trauma and memory, earning accolades beyond the comic genre.
Feeding Ghosts tells the painful stories of generational trauma, exploring Tessa Hulls' family history intertwined with her grandmother's experiences during China's political upheaval.
The Pulitzer Prize recognizes Hulls' graphic memoir not only as a significant comic but as a labor of literary art, juxtaposing it against typical autobiographical narratives.
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