A-Okay
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?
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 240
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: HarperAlley
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063032842
Creator Bio
Jarad Greene is a writer and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. He studied illustration and graphic design at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, and has been creating comics and illustrations for over a decade. His work has been featured in various publications, including The New York Times and The Huffington Post. A-Okay is his debut graphic novel, which explores themes of identity, friendship, and mental health. When he's not making comics, Jarad can be found wandering through the Pacific Northwest forests or playing board games with his friends.
