{"product_id":"a-kid-like-me-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780063354111","title":"A Kid Like Me: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon February 2026 Best of the Month Pick\u003cbr\u003eA Kids IndieNext Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Terri Libensen, \u003ci\u003eA Kid Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school, written and illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Norm Feuti. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthan doesn’t want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don’t get him . . . they’re more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it’s only matter of time before even that goes sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he is and who he wants to be?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Norm Feuti navigates the stigma of poverty and the twists-and-turns of middle school friendship with deftness and empathy. \u003cem\u003eA Kid Like Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a funny, heartwarming journey of resilience, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohnnie Christmas, New York Times and award-winning author of Swim Team\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sweet, funny, and perceptive tale of friendship across class lines. I loved every page!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHope Larson, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heartfelt and courageous story that shows friendship can—and should—straddle the socioeconomic divide.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRex Ogle, award-winning author of Free Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Crisp, expressive artwork in a muted palette nicely telegraphs the complex emotional realities Ethan and his friends experience, especially as Ethan resourcefully finds confidence to be himself. Plenty of kids will be able to relate to Ethan’s story in this absolute must-have for middle-schoolers that will be at home on a shelf next to Raina Telgemeier, Jerry Craft, and Shannon Hale.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Clean, straightforward panels allow the nuances of the story and the relatable and sympathetic characters’ emotions to shine. An honest and authentic portrayal of navigating an underprivileged childhood.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the “­Diary of a Wimpy Kid” readers who are looking to graduate to stories with higher stakes and more heart. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author, illustrator, and cartoonist Norm Feuti (Beak \u0026amp; Ally series) sheds a gentle but decidedly direct light on the social and financial complexities of a working-class kid entering middle school. Feuti's story moves quickly, helped along by a mixture of thickly bordered panels with sharp edges, full page illustrations, and entirely borderless panels that keep the eyes moving rapidly across the page. An excellent read for fans of Rex Ogle's \u003ci\u003eFree Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e or Kelly Yang's \u003ci\u003eFront Desk\u003c\/i\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperAlley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48252276834533,"sku":"NP9780063354111","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063354111.jpg?v=1768315363","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-kid-like-me-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780063354111","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}