A review by betweentheshelves
Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr.

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.5

Thanks to NetGalley and First Second for an advanced copy of Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. to review! There have been so many great graphic novels coming out this year, both for teens and for middle grade. And this one just adds to the list! A graphic memoir, this relfects on Weaver's own experience in middle school, tackling difficult topics in a way that's easy for middle grade readers to digest.

I picked this one up specifically because it was illustrated by Jes and Cin Wibowo, who published Lunar Boy earlier this year. Which I loved! I think they're going to be a dynamic duo when it comes to illustratined graphic novels. Their art in this book as well fits the story so well, bring Weaver's writing to life. Between strong writing and beautiful illustrations, this will be a difficult book to put down!

If you're familiar with the middle grade graphic novel realm, you also might notice some easter eggs hidden throughout, which I always find fun. Weaver creates a balance in this book, with the heavy and the more lighthearted. The overall message is definitely one that's important for middle school readers. It's okay to be a little weird. 
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