Flamer

Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love.This book will save lives. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, KiddoI know I'm not gay. --Jarrett J.

I hate boys. Gay boys like other 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.Godwin