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Weirdo

Name: Weirdo
ISBN: 9781250772879

Tony Weaver, Jr.

First Second · Print & ebook · September 17, 2024

Reading lane: Bullying

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Bullying Graphic Social Topics Comics & Society school

mental health

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Belonging, Unfiltered

A funny, heartfelt story about finding your footing when fitting in means hiding who you are.

Come here for

A young comic-book fan navigating bullying and the pull to conform
A self-love journey with a hopeful, comedic touch

Expect

An honest look at feeling awkward and left out
A story about becoming your own kind of hero

Book Details

Authors: Tony Weaver, Jr.
Publisher: First Second
Published: September 17, 2024
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Bullying · Graphic Social Topics
Reading lane: Bullying

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Publisher Categories

Growing Up (Adolescence)
Friendship
Comics Biographies

About This Book

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"A touching story of belonging." — Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Honest, hopeful.." — Kirkus , starred review A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his new classmates all think he’s a weirdo. Bullied by his peers, Tony struggles with the hurt of not being accepted and tries to conform to other people's expectations. After a traumatic event shakes him to his core, he embarks on a journey of self love that will require him to become the hero of his own story. From rising star Tony Weaver, Jr., Weirdo is a triumphant and comedic story for any kid who's ever felt awkward, left out, or like they don't belong—perfect for fans of Jerry Craft's New Kid.