Awkward (graphic novel)
| Followed by | Brave |
|---|---|
Awkward is a 2015 children's graphic novel written by Svetlana Chmakova. The book tells the story of Penelope "Peppi" Torres, a new student at Berrybrook Middle School, whose first encounter with a boy from the science club leads to much awkwardness between them, and their sparring clubs.
Themes
Awkward's main theme is that of friendship, directly addressing the mocking boys and girls get for being friends, and the hardships of navigating friend group drama. It also touches on growing up, and not putting yourself in a box.
The fourth book in the series, Diary, features additional stories with the characters from Awkward.
Reception and awards
Awkward has received largely positive reviews by book critics. Amanda M. Vail of
The Mary Sue said "it needs to be on the shelves of every school and public library."[2] Awkward was named as one of the School Library Journal's Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2015.[3] It was also named by YALSA on their list of the 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens.[4]
Awkward won the 2nd Annual
Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens.[6]
Publication information
- Author: Svetlana Chmakova[7]
- Originally published: July 15, 2015
- Publisher: Yen Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group
- Lettering: JuYoun Lee
- Coloring Assistants: Ru Xu, Melissa McCommon
References
- ^ a b Nadine (2016-06-20). "Awkward Wins the McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics!". Yen Press. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- The Mary Sue. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ^ "Top 10 Graphic Novels 2015". School Library Journal. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ^ "YALSA names 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". Young Adult Library Services Association. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ^ Boyd, Kevin A. (2016-11-06). "The Winners of the 2016 Joe Shuster Awards". The Joe Shuster Awards. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
- Comic-Con International: San Diego. Archived from the originalon 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ISBN 978-0-316-38130-7.