A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year A People Magazine Best Book of the Year A Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List Nominee Nominated for an Eisner Award (Best Publication for Kids) A pitch-perfect tale of friendship and fantastical foes." -- Kirkus , starred review "A touching story of belonging, in which Weaver realistically depicts the many small steps required to becoming one''s own hero." -- Publisher''s Weekly , starred review "Graphic novel fans are going to devour Eowulf''s first solo adventure, and likely ask for seconds." -- School Library Journal "The graphic novel format is perfect for this quick-moving action plot with vivid, garish hues, creatively frightening monsters.and chaotic battle scenes all adding to the excitement." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books ( BCCB ) "I''ve been singing the praises of Tony Weaver Jr. for years, and here, I''m proud to say, he''s given me one more reason to do so. Weirdo is more than a graphic novel about bullying or misfits.
It''s a blinding light of a tale about a boy who fights to become himself. About an oddball who finds wonder is.and chaotic battle scenes all adding to the excitement." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books ( BCCB ) "I''ve been singing the praises of Tony Weaver Jr. for years, and here, I''m proud to say, he''s given me one more reason to do so. Weirdo is more than a graphic novel about bullying or misfits. It''s a blinding light of a tale about a boy who fights to become himself. About an oddball who finds wonder in his own weirdness.
It''s a reminder that we all have a place. And people. And some of us have a particular point of view on the world. I''m so happy Tony is using his to bring such palpable joy, love, and imagination to it." --Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways "Tony''s Heartfelt story reminds us W hy E mbracing I ndividuality R adically D efies O bstacles." --Jerry Craft, 2020 Newbery and Coretta Scott King Book Award winner for New Kid "Weirdo empowers readers to celebrate their own identities and offers hope to find the crew that will love you for all of your magnificent quirks!" --Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo "Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it." --Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everything s.
and chaotic battle scenes all adding to the excitement." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books ( BCCB ) "I''ve been singing the praises of Tony Weaver Jr. for years, and here, I''m proud to say, he''s given me one more reason to do so. Weirdo is more than a graphic novel about bullying or misfits. It''s a blinding light of a tale about a boy who fights to become himself. About an oddball who finds wonder in his own weirdness. It''s a reminder that we all have a place. And people.
And some of us have a particular point of view on the world. I''m so happy Tony is using his to bring such palpable joy, love, and imagination to it." --Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways "Tony''s Heartfelt story reminds us W hy E mbracing I ndividuality R adically D efies O bstacles." --Jerry Craft, 2020 Newbery and Coretta Scott King Book Award winner for New Kid "Weirdo empowers readers to celebrate their own identities and offers hope to find the crew that will love you for all of your magnificent quirks!" --Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo "Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it." --Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everythingtities and offers hope to find the crew that will love you for all of your magnificent quirks!" --Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo "Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it." --Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everything.
" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books ( BCCB ) "I''ve been singing the praises of Tony Weaver Jr. for years, and here, I''m proud to say, he''s given me one more reason to do so. Weirdo is more than a graphic novel about bullying or misfits. It''s a blinding light of a tale about a boy who fights to become himself. About an oddball who finds wonder in his own weirdness. It''s a reminder that we all have a place. And people. And some of us have a particular point of view on the world.
I''m so happy Tony is using his to bring such palpable joy, love, and imagination to it." --Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways "Tony''s Heartfelt story reminds us W hy E mbracing I ndividuality R adically D efies O bstacles." --Jerry Craft, 2020 Newbery and Coretta Scott King Book Award winner for New Kid "Weirdo empowers readers to celebrate their own identities and offers hope to find the crew that will love you for all of your magnificent quirks!" --Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo "Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it." --Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everythingtities and offers hope to find the crew that will love you for all of your magnificent quirks!" --Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo "Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it." --Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everythingfor all of your magnificent quirks!" --Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo "Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it.
" --Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everythingtities and offers hope to find the crew that will love you for all of your magnificent quirks!" --Jarrett J. Krosoczka, National Book Award finalist for Hey, Kiddo "Weirdo is a powerful story filled with empathy about the effects of bullying and how we can attempt to cope with it." --Dan Santat, 2023 National Book Award Winner for A First Time for Everything.