Squishface Comic Studio Meetup

Join us at Squishface Studio on MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 from 6-8pm, as we welcome Adelaide comics artist and Papercuts Comics Festival co-director GINA CHADDERTON for the Melbourne launch of her first graphic novel, OH BROTHER: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR!

In this bright and thoughtful middle-grade graphic memoir, Gina examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside her autistic brother, Rob.

New house.
New school.
New best friend?

For a nervous kid who doesn’t like change, it’s a lot to deal with.

And that’s before Gina’s brother, Rob, gets involved.

From stealing Gina’s treats to climbing on the neighbours’ garage roof, Rob has a knack for causing chaos. Gina knows he doesn’t mean it, but worries that his quirks might scare off her new friend, Callie. Then again, maybe Gina’s own quirks are enough to drive Callie away!

This heartfelt and irresistible graphic memoir captures the complicated feelings that come from growing up with an autistic sibling who requires substantial support. It’s a story about friendship, family, disability, and the power of Vegemite toast.

You and your young persons are very welcome to come along, get a copy of the book, meet Gina and hear her speak with Melbourne comics royalty MANDY ORD!

Squishface is located at Studio Hall in South Melbourne: 317-329 Dorcas St. There are FOUR TRAMS you can catch from the city. 58, 96, 12 or the 1! It is even walkable from the city.

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Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir

• Published: 10 February 2026
• ISBN: 9781761046346
• Imprint: Penguin
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• RRP: $19.99