Flamer
Written by Mike Curato
Illustrated by Mike Curato
Published by Henry Holt and Co.
I know I’m not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate 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.
Primary ISBN: 9781627796415
Publication Date: September 2020
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Young Adult, Graphic Novel, Age 14 or older
Community Represented: Filipino/Filipino American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Discrimination: Body/Hair, Discrimination: Gender and Sexual, Discrimination: Racial, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Graphic Novel, Identity: Body Image, Identity: Multiracial, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Christian, Trauma & Healing
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Source: Macmillan