Maria Speaks. A Graphic Novel about Autism

Bef, Bernardo Fernández

GRAPHIC NOVEL. OCÉANO, 2018. 154 PAGES

There are two voices in this charming novel. One belongs to Bef, who tells a tale that will be familiar to anyone close to a differently abled child. The other to Maria, who speaks with the power and beauty of a strange musical instrument. You just have to know how to listen.

This is a moving graphic account of paternity, mental disability, love and hope.

Article on RTVE (Spanish)

"Some people are brought into this world to show us how it could be different. Fortunately, this book is here to remind us of that." Power Paola


"Love takes many different forms and in this case it is that of a book. This is an honest, moving book and a major graphic novel. Thank you Bef." Liniers


"Bef melts my heart with his honest goodness. A beautiful book." Albero Montt

 

"A highly recommended comic book in which Bef describes autism as "beautiful music that we are not used to hearing". Although thanks to this comic we will be closer to achieving it". Jesús Jiménez, RTVE

PUBLISHED BY: Spanish OCÉANO / ASTIBERRI | Chile CATALONIA | Brazil SKRIPT EDITORA | Turkey SOLA UNITAS

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