Karen's Kittycat Club by Katy Farina

From Book Trigger Warnings
Karen's Kittycat Club
Cover of Karen's Kittycat Club by Katy Farina
Author(s) Katy Farina
Published 07/20/2021
Publisher Scholastic, Inc.
Genre(s) Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fiction, Comics, Cats, Graphic Novels Comics
Age group 7 - 10


Trigger Warnings

  • Animal death/loss
  • Friendship conflicts
  • Peer pressure
  • Emotional turmoil
  • Parental neglect
  • Abandonment
  • Identity crisis
  • Grief and loss


Representation

An asterisk (*) indicates that the author openly identifies with that identity.

  • Strong female characters
  • Friendship and teamwork
  • Diverse family structures
  • Positive adult role models
  • Animal companionship and responsibilities
  • Themes of compassion and empathy
  • Exploration of emotions and relationships
  • Resilience and problem-solving skills

Tropes

- Animal companionship trope - Friendship trope - Coming-of-age trope - Club formation trope - Emotional growth and self-discovery trope - Problem-solving trope - Learning responsibility through pet ownership trope - Resilience and overcoming challenges trope