Mansfield and Me is a beautifully produced book from New Zealand novelist, graphic designer and zine-maker Sarah Laing. This is a story of Katherine Mansfield, a journey about becoming a writer, a tale of growing up in New Zealand in the 80s, and the balancing act of family and creativity. A memoir, a history lesson and an honest account of being a woman who wants to write and be taken seriously, whether that is Mansfield or Laing. The stories are wonderfully interlinked, with Katherine often scoffing off to the side of Sarah’s endeavours (but mostly not). Mansfield’s story is delightfully drawn in images and text. If you haven’t ventured into the world of the graphic novels this is a great place to start: the text is great – Laing writes well with a strong sense of voice, and the drawings are charming – full of playfulness, wit and sensitivity. I’ve read Laing’s previous novels and seen some of her art work before, but in Mansfield and Me she has hit the mark, bringing all her talents together with this satisfying, inspiring and thoughtful graphic memoir.                                                                   {Review by Stella}