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In this graphic novel, Aiden goes to summer camp and learns to navigate his feelings about being gay.Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Fla mer, his debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love."This book will save lives." ―Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, KiddoI know I’m not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate boys. They’re mean, and scary, and they’re always destroying something or saying something dumb or both.I hate that word. Gay. It makes me feel . . . unsafe.It's the summer between middle school and high school, and Aiden Navarro is away at camp. Everyone's going through changes―but for Aiden, the stakes feel higher. As he navigates friendships, deals with bullies, and spends time with Elias (a boy he can't stop thinking about), he finds himself on a path of self-discovery and acceptance. Author/Artist: Mike CuratoPublisher: Henry Holt & Co.Pages: 368ppSize: 6 x 9Notes: softcover, partial colorRelease Date: August 26, 2020ISBN: 978-1250756145 Show more