Buzzing (A Graphic Novel)
A 2024 ALA Notable Children's Book and New York Public Library Best Book of 2023!
★ "Heartwarming [and] authentic" —Shelf Awareness, starred review
"A sweet story that fans of Raina Telgemeier will enjoy." ―School Library Journal
A moving middle grade graphic novel about friendship, belonging, and learning to love yourself despite the voices in your head.
Isaac Itkin can’t get away from his thoughts.
As a lonely twelve-year-old kid with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), everything from studying to looking in the mirror becomes a battle between him and a swarm of unhelpful thoughts.
The strict therapy his mother insists on doesn’t seem to be working, but when a group of friends invites him to join their after-school role-playing game, the thoughts feel a little less loud, and the world feels a little brighter.
But Isaac’s therapist says that exposure to games can have negative effects on kids with OCD, and when his grades slip, his helicopter mother won’t let him play anymore. Now Isaac needs to find a way to prove to himself, to his mother, and to the world that the way to quiet the noise in his head may have been inside him all along.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 224
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316628419
Creator Bio
Samuel Sattin is a California-based author and comics creator. He has written several books, including "The Silent End" and "League of Somebodies," which have been praised for their blend of literary fiction, science fiction, and comic book elements. Sattin's work often explores themes of identity, family, and the human condition. In addition to writing, he is also a contributing editor at the comics and culture website, The Nib. Rye Hickman is an illustrator and comic artist who collaborated with Sattin on "Buzzing." With a background in animation and a love for storytelling, Hickman's art brings Sattin's words to life in this unique graphic novel. Together, Sattin and Hickman have created a thought-provoking and visually stunning work that is sure to captivate readers.
