New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp's middle grade prose debut is an immersive medieval fantasy starring queer and disabled young heroes

small-town life and finding a vibrant

To survive and thrive while rooted in a single spot

Part heartfelt story

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I Feel Awful, Thanks Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Physical & Emotional Abuse New York Times bestselling author2025 Alex Award Winner "Written from the heart and personal experience, Pickles debut is a compelling effort to help young adults feel seen through an imaginative delve into familiar psychological challenges." Library Journal "[T]he charming art and worldbuilding bolster the reassuring message that 'its okay to not be okay.' Readers will be won over." Publishers Weekly A lushly illustrated debut graphic novel that explores the hardfought journey of