Identity, Racism, and Resilience: Deb JJ Lee’s Story Behind 'In Limbo' | Take 1.5 Podcast

In this episode of Take 1.5, we sit down with Deb JJ Lee, a Brooklyn-based Korean-American author and illustrator of the acclaimed graphic memoir In Limbo. Known for their evocative and deeply personal storytelling, Deb’s work has been featured in Google, NPR, Dune, The Washington Post, and posters for Japanese Breakfast. In an unfiltered conversation, Deb shares the raw and vulnerable journey behind In Limbo, exploring themes of family abuse, school trauma, racism, bullying, and the quest to find belonging and identity. They open up about the challenges of the cathartic process of translating pain into art. Join us for an honest dialogue that dives into the complexities of navigating life in the in-between and finding a voice amidst the chaos. Contact: [email protected] Deb jj Lee: @jdebbiel