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I Keep a Stack of Kraft Singles in the Fridge

“American Rarebit,” a comic by John Leavitt

I Keep a Stack of Kraft Singles in the Fridge

About the Artist

John Leavitt is a writer and artist whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Vice, The Awl, The Toast, and more. He can be found at Leavittalone.com and @LeavittAlone.

“American Rarebit” is published here by permission of the artist, John Leavitt. Copyright © John Leavitt 2019. All rights reserved.

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