Oksi Bianca Xunise Hyperallergic

Hyperallergic

amputation

” —Jeff Smith

San Francisco Chronicle Mimi Pond is an incredible storyteller in any medium

the complexities of what are supposed to be life’s ‘simple’ moments with hilarious honesty and — fair warning — delicious cringe

Oksi Bianca Xunise HyperallergicBy Mari Ahokoivu. Translated by Silja Maaria Aronpuro. Published by Levine Querido. Softcover, 400 pages, B&W and Colour, 2021. Where was the bear born? Where delivered? By the moon, next to the sun Among the stars of the plough Sent to Earth in a golden cradle With silvery chains. Poorling is a little bear. Shes a bit different from her brothers. Mother keeps their family safe. For the Forest is full of dangers. It is there that Mana lives, with her