Mrs. A and Mr. Z

Mrs. A was terrified of colors. Yellow gave her chills; green caused hives; blue brought on a sore throat; and red gave her fever, stomach aches, diarrhea, and sneezing.
That’s why her house, her belongings, and even her food were strictly black and white. But her life is turned upside down when Mr. Z, a very famous and colorful clown, rents the apartment above hers.
Teresa Duran delivers a story full of humor and irony about overcoming fears and trauma with the help of others.
The illustrations, in Gustavo Roldán’s unmistakable style, enhance the comedic tone of the plot with simple lines that are very close to the visual language of comics.

Key points

• It addresses the themes of overcoming fears and prejudices through friendship and empathy.
• It combines visual and verbal humor with moments of tenderness and solidarity.
• It explores the acceptance of differences and coexistence between opposite personalities.
• Through their contrasting traits, the characters become archetypes with whom readers can deeply connect and empathize.