{"product_id":"my-own-kind-of-person-isbn-9798217114481","title":"My Own Kind of Person","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age romance, Sean discovers his bisexuality and his true voice while chasing his dream as a stand-up comedian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What can I say about this brave, disarmingly funny, heart-punch of a book? Tim Manley writes with vulnerability, wit, and unblinking honesty, and his debut is a love letter to humor, authenticity, and hard-won self-discovery. I felt things I haven't felt since reading \u003ci\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/i\u003e at sixteen.\"—Becky Albertalli, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSean O’Brien copes with anxiety by being the funny guy—at school, in his relationships, and onstage at local open mics. But when his stand-up act starts feeling like a performance of someone he’s not, everything changes. As Sean struggles with awkward girlfriend encounters and rising panic, he meets Elijah, a new guy with quiet confidence and an honesty Sean has never allowed himself. Suddenly, Sean’s life, his comedy, and his self-awareness come into sharper focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith wit and emotional depth, \u003ci\u003eMy Own Kind of Person\u003c\/i\u003e explores the courage it takes to speak your truth—even when your voice shakes.Tim Manley is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller who has also been a high school teacher. The creator of the Emmy-nominated web series \u003ci\u003eThe Feels\u003c\/i\u003e, he has been featured as a storyteller on \u003ci\u003eThe Moth Radio Hour\u003c\/i\u003e, at SXSW EDU, and in his solo show, \u003ci\u003eFeelings\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his family in the Catskills.","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233420783845,"sku":"NP9798217114481","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798217114481.jpg?v=1767733369","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/my-own-kind-of-person-isbn-9798217114481","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}