This was a really fun read that also did a fantastic job at covering topics such as periods and anxiety.

The main character was funny, insightful and honest and as an child who grew up in the 90s I really enjoyed a lot of the references.

The drawings also added lots of enjoyment to this and really helped create a visual aspect to the diary entries.

This feels like it would be a really useful book for children to read to realise they are not alone with how they're feeling about growing up and is down in a really attainable and enjoyable way.

Overall a really fun experience and a book I'd definitely be recommending to readers both young and old!

I love anything by Elise Gravel so was very pleased to get this. It's the diary of Elise growing up and addresses some of the issues that most kids will face at some point, such as puberty, feeling anxious and friendship worries. Elise was later diagnosed as having ADHD, having grown up at a time when this was something thought to only affect boys so it was really interesting to read her account of how she remembers feeling as a child.

I really enjoyed this fictionalised autobiography. The art and colours were fun, and I loved all the 90s references. I would recommend it to anyone who has ever felt like they don't fit in, whether that's because of neurodivergence, questioning their sexuality or any other reason.

A comforting read, does not bug the reader.
Our female lead is a youngster growing up in the 90s.
She is multiple times different; different because most teens feel so, different because of her neurodivergence, and these combined; different because she is trying to make sense of who she is.
All told in a light-hearted tone. Elise goes through some challenges and understanding.
I liked the juvenile tone of the narrative and art, but if there were a diverse use of techniques, this might have been more rich.
I also appreciated the ADHD not openly stated as a fresh approach. I only wish this were longer, and we could get more glimpses into Elise’s life, her ADHD/neurodivergence (more examples). I hope we will get to see her more.

This is an interesting look at growing up with ADHD told in a graphic novel. I enjoyed this - all the illustrations were so vibrant and fun. We’ve all been there with worries about friends and being unloveable! Good fun!

Fans of Elise Gravel's OLGA series will love this love letter to late bloomers and neurodivergent brains! Framed as diary, Gravel's True Colors really gets inside the head of a tween-age weird-girl with a lot of questions. Why do all her friends want boyfriends? Why can't she pay attention in class or fall asleep at night? Why can't she be normal? But as Gravel's humorous dialogue and lively art explore ADHD, puberty, and the anxieties of fitting in, she also highlights the delights of special-interest hobbies like rock collecting and making art, and the elation that comes from finally finding a bestie to share your thoughts with. Growing up may be tough, but the message here is that maybe normal is overrated, especially if you have a creative soul. and couple of pals who really understand you.

Relatable and fun book for readers with adhd all ages who doubt themselves and their really.

This book made me feel like I'm not alone in my adhd Journey.

Growing up in the 1990s, Elise is a middle school girl who knows she's pretty weird - she doesn't like boys, doesn't like the same music everyone else likes, etc. Thankfully she has a best friend, Asma, who totally gets her. But middle school is confusing, and Elise has ADHD (though undiagnosed at the time) and she is having a hard time figuring out why she can't just chill like the other kids. Her mind is always racing! She is obsessed with weird facts! Why is her friend haning out with another girl?!
Elise Gravel is a prolific cartoonist, and this semi-biographical book is just her latest in her charming, funny canon.

Having been in a slump this entire month, this graphic novel was perfect to fire things up a little again. It's about Elise (who is also the author), her friends and their daily adventures. Elise has ADHD, which we didn't know much about in the 90s. Back then, you were just called weird.

From the very start of this novel I just felt the neurospiciness of it, as well as that there were queer details. Just something about the way it was written, the art style and the overall vibe.

I usually don't like biographies, but this one didn't feel like one. Mostly because it was done in a vibrant and fun graphic novel style. It's funny and silly, but also doesn't shy away from the more serious subjects.

Honestly, I think this would be a really good book to explain ADHD to elementary school kids.