Weirdo
Description
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A People Magazine Best Book of the Year
From rising star Tony Weaver, Jr. comes a middle-grade graphic novel memoir about an awkward preteen who loves all things geeky but struggles with mental health issues and self-doubt, perfect for fans of Jerry Craft's New Kid.
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.
Weirdo is a triumphant, witty, and comedic story for any kid who's ever felt awkward, left out, or like they don't belong. An adolescence survival guide that will give every reader the confidence to make it to the other side.
Praise for Weirdo:
"I've been singing the praises of Tony Weaver Jr. for years, and here, I'm proud to say, he's given me one more reason to do so. Weirdo is more than a graphic novel about bullying or misfits. It's a blinding light of a tale about a boy who fights to become himself. About an oddball who finds wonder in his own weirdness. It's a reminder that we all have a place. And people. And some of us have a particular point of view on the world. I'm so happy Tony is using his to bring such palpable joy, love, and imagination to it." —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways
"Tony’s Heartfelt story reminds us Why Embracing Individuality Radically Defies Obstacles." —Jerry Craft, 2020 Newbery and Coretta Scott King Book Award winner for New Kid
"Weirdo empowers readers to celebrate their own identities and offers hope to find the crew that will love you for all of your magnificent quirks!" —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo
"Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it." —Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everything
Subjects
African American boys -- Comic books, strips, etc
Autobiographical comics
Bullying
Bullying -- Comic books, strips, etc
Clubs
Clubs -- Comic books, strips, etc
Comics (Graphic works)
Friendship
Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc
Gifted children
Gifted children -- Comic books, strips, etc
Graphic novels
Individual differences
Individual differences -- Comic books, strips, etc
Mental health
Mental health -- Comic books, strips, etc
Nonfiction comics
School comics
Schools
Schools -- Comic books, strips, etc
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Comic books, strips, etc
Suicidal behavior
Suicidal behavior -- Comic books, strips, etc
Teenagers, Black
Teenagers, Black -- Comic books, strips, etc
Weaver, Tony
Weaver, Tony, -- Jr -- Comic books, strips, etc
Young adult fiction
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9781250772862
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| Grouped Work ID | 9ebeaacf-ed57-5d75-f786-9ad730cb01d8 |
|---|---|
| Grouping Title | weirdo |
| Grouping Author | tony weaver |
| Grouping Category | comic |
| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2025-01-09 14:53:45PM |
| Last Indexed | 2025-01-10 05:53:59AM |
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9781250772879
GRAPHIC WORKS
Month
Quarter
Six Months
Week
Year
Autobiographical comics
Bullying -- Comic books, strips, etc
Clubs -- Comic books, strips, etc
Comics (Graphic works)
Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc
Gifted children -- Comic books, strips, etc
Graphic novels
Individual differences -- Comic books, strips, etc
Mental health -- Comic books, strips, etc
Nonfiction comics
School comics
Schools -- Comic books, strips, etc
Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Comic books, strips, etc
Suicidal behavior -- Comic books, strips, etc
Teenagers, Black -- Comic books, strips, etc
Weaver, Tony, -- Jr -- Comic books, strips, etc
Young adult fiction
Bullying
Clubs
Friendship
Gifted children
Individual differences
Mental health
Schools
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Suicidal behavior
Teenagers, Black
Weaver, Tony
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