Addie Illustrated Books

Addie is a series of illustrated children’s books on addiction written by Genia Calvin. The series narrate the story of a ten-year-old girl who’s mum is struggling with addiction.

The illustrations use a stylized style with vibrant colors and strong contrasts. Despite the frequent presence of highly saturated tints, the boards convey a wide array of emotions, ranging from sadness and fear to joy and relief.

The story narrates the journey of the child of a parent who’s struggling with addiction in a realistic, down-to-hearth fashion. The books addresses the hardship of going through therapy, group counseling and dealing with a parent being in rehab. The highs and lows that Addie encounters along the way are expressed by the prominent use of colors.

Project details

Illustrations

Laura Faraci

Client

Genia Calvin

Project date

2018

Project location

USA