A-Okay

A-Okay by Jarad Greene is a vulnerable and heartfelt semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel about acne, identity, and finding your place. When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesnt think much of it at firstexcept to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jays prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, hes convinced itll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon! Meanwhile, school isnt going exactly as planned. All of Jays friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him; andto top it offJay doesnt understand why he doesnt share the same feelings two of his fellow classmates, a boy named Mark and a girl named Amy, have for him. Eighth grade can be tough, but Jay has to believe everythings going to be a-okayright?