WEIRDO SC

A memoir by writer Tony Weaver Jr and artists Jes and Cin Wibowo that covers Weaver’s struggles with his mental health as a pre-teen. Sent to a school for gifted children, Tony struggles with being different as a black, nerdy kid. He’s bullied, and goes to some dark places before finding hope in embracing who he is and finding strength in his differences. While we’ve put this in the 8-12 age range, the book does cover some tough subjects. But it is ultimately an uplifting journey from despair to hope, expertly and sensitively executed, and potentially life-changing in the hands of a reader who needs it.