“Pillow Talk: A YA Graphic Novel about Overcoming Insecurities and Finding Strength in the PFF Arena”

Grace Mendes, also known as Cinderhella, is not your average college freshman. While most students are busy adjusting to dorm life and navigating their first year of classes, Grace is busy dominating the Pillow Fight Federation (PFF), a unique combination of roller derby and professional wrestling.

Despite her initial reservations, Grace quickly falls in love with the intense and gritty world of pillow fighting. In a league filled with larger-than-life personas and fierce competitors, Grace must learn to overcome her own insecurities and self-doubt as she takes on the persona of Cinderhella.

As Cinderhella rises through the ranks of the PFF, gaining both fame and online trolls, Grace must navigate the pressures of being in the spotlight and the expectations placed on women in sports. Can she use her newfound fame to become an icon for others struggling with their own insecurities?

“Pillow Talk” is a coming-of-age graphic novel that tackles themes of body image, self-acceptance, and the power of finding a supportive team. With its inclusive and high-octane storyline, this novel is sure to be a knock-out hit for fans of “Check, Please” and “Bloom.”