INSPIRING THEMES: By taking the unexpected turn of celebrating death as a natural part of life, YOU DIED is part of the growing death positivity movement. This is an outlook that helps grieving loved ones accept death and open a healthy, helpful dialogue about it before it happens.



HEAVY HITTER TALENT: Features an introduction by the widely loved activist, author, and vlogger Caitlyn Doughty (From Here to Eternity, Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?), a story by best-selling comics phenom Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Guts), and contributions by some of the industry's brightest lights and new talent, including Lisa Sterle (Long Lost) and Shae Beagle (Moonstruck). YOU DIED continues the Iron Circus tradition of surveying the next generation of graphic novelists for stores and libraries who like to stay ahead of the trends.



EDUCATIONAL CONTENT: Although not specifically a young readers title, the anthology features so many expressions of different traditions, myths, legends, and folktales that it can enrich any classroom discussion about global cultural practices.



BROAD TONAL RANGE: YOU DIED has many touching autobiographical tales, but its dozens of creators also embrace science fiction, history, ancient myths, fables, gothic ghost stories, and literary realism, for a rich, diverse reading experience.



CROSS-SHELVING POTENTIAL: Both a literary graphic novel and a book about accepting death, YOU DIED can liven up graphic novel collections and grief/wellness sections. It's a work of comfort and celebration that can help anyone looking for a non-academic guide to grappling with grief and loss.

Contributions by: Holly Adkins, Ahueonao, Jordan Alsaqa, Shae Beagle, Luyi Bennett, Sally Cantirino, SE Case, Angela Cole