The book is a refutation of the idea that the monster is bad, the 62-year-old author says.
Karen, the little werewolf girl at the heart of Ferris's landmark graphic novel, is clearly inspired by Ferris' own childhood self-portrait of feeling like a monster, showing how monstrousness is embraced in the narrative.
Ferris chooses to draw each page of her graphic novel with a pen, leading to a laborious yet deeply appreciated process that marks her gratitude for being able to create, especially after facing challenges like paralysis from illness.
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