is a well-known graphic novelist and illustrator, but her most prominent works include Not Funny Ha-Ha
The terrifying act of showing your true self to a stranger. leah hayes in at first sight full
Hayes taps into the universal fear of vulnerability. In an era where people curate perfect versions of themselves on social media, Hayes does the opposite. She presents the messy, uncurated self. She admits to the ugly thoughts—the jealousy, the pettiness, the insecurity. In doing so, she grants the reader permission to be imperfect, too. is a well-known graphic novelist and illustrator, but