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Skim is a 2008 Canadian graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki. Set in 1993 at an all-girls school in Toronto, the story follows an outsider teenager nicknamed Skim as she navigates adolescent angst, depression, and questions of sexuality. The narrative addresses themes of friendship, peer pressure, and taboo relationships against the backdrop of student life. It is aimed at young adult and adult readers interested in realistic, introspective coming-of-age stories.

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Who is Skim in the graphic novel Skim?

Skim is the nickname of Kim, an outsider teenager at an all-girls school in Toronto. During the story she deals with depression, social isolation, sexuality, and the emotional intensity of her school community.

When and where is Skim set?

The story is set in 1993 at an all-girls school in Toronto, Canada. That period setting places Skim's questions about identity and sexuality before today's social media environment.

Who created Skim?

Mariko Tamaki wrote Skim and Jillian Tamaki illustrated it. The Canadian graphic novel was published in 2008 and is commonly listed at 144 pages.

What is Skim's relationship with Ms. Archer?

Skim begins a secret romantic relationship with her English teacher, Ms. Archer, who is an adult and holds authority at the school. The relationship becomes part of the book's examination of desire, power, confusion, and emotional vulnerability.

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