A-Okay (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780063032842)

A-Okay by Jarad Greene is a vulnerable and heartfelt semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel about acne, identity, and finding your place.

When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn't think much of it at first...except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay's prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, he's convinced it'll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon!

Meanwhile, school isn't going exactly as planned. All of Jay's friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him; and--to top it off--Jay doesn't understand why he doesn't share the same feelings two of his fellow classmates, a boy named Mark and a girl named Amy, have for him.

Eighth grade can be tough, but Jay has to believe everything's going to be a-okay...right?

Author: Jarad Greene
ISBN-10: 0063032848
ISBN-13: 9780063032842
Publisher: Harperalley
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2021
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 7.87h x 5.51w x 0.79d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 10/04/2021
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 102
School Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 74
Booklist 11/01/2021 pg. 49
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average