Earth to Chris Cleevy

"A powerful and accessible story for kids who may be facing challenges they do not yet fully understand. Bogacs draws on his own childhood experiences with OCD in this thoughtful depiction of how intrusive thoughts can affect a kid. Rendering the thought as literal alien invaders is an effective device that clearly communicates Chris' anxieties." — Booklist (starred review) A tender, cleverly framed look at OCD that resonates. This book includes realistic portrayals of OCD symptoms and therapy processes. The graphic format enhances the story’s emotional resonance, visually capturing the push and pull between Chris’s imagination and his lived reality through inviting, action-packed panels. Bogacs handles family and friend dynamics with care, furthering the story’s authenticity. — Kirkus An imaginative, engaging contribution to children’s graphic fiction centered on mental health issues. Smartly integrated details make Chris a fully relatable character. Krieger and Savos’s artwork is playful yet intentional. Brain-sucking blobs, looming spaceships, and monster-filled dresser drawers are depicted in eerie, purple-gray hues, while cinematically dramatic angles aptly communicate Chris’s internal tension. — School Library Journal