Hi! My graphic novels Nick Pope and Nick Pope: Summer of '88 are the illustrated diaries of a teen in the late 80s who is figuring out that he might be gay.
Nick was also born with prominent birthmarks around both of his eyes, and struggles with bullying and depression because of them.
But: he's a talented artist, and starts writing and drawing in diaries to try to make sense of his chaotic world.
Summer of '88 received a starred review in Kirkus and is a BookLife Editor's Choice.
Both books are widely available. I recommend them to anyone who has ever felt "different"!
Nick was also born with prominent birthmarks around both of his eyes, and struggles with bullying and depression because of them.
But: he's a talented artist, and starts writing and drawing in diaries to try to make sense of his chaotic world.
Summer of '88 received a starred review in Kirkus and is a BookLife Editor's Choice.
Both books are widely available. I recommend them to anyone who has ever felt "different"!