In these COVID days, we can be miserable if we want to.
But we have alternatives: Enter Ben Hatke. His works invite us to reconnect with wonder, to see a world that doses us with goodness as well as danger. His characters remind us that we might be brave if we choose, and that it’s possible to make some friends along the way. Oh, and we don’t have to be perfect…
Good starting points —
Zita the Spacegirl
Mighty Jack
Nobody Likes a Goblin
No spoilers (but keep an eye out for meteors and giants). Just do everyone a favor: read these and more. Read again.
https://www.facebook.com/ben.hatke
Heartfelt appreciation, sir!