Only 2 days until #NTTBF26! This Saturday, March 7, we’re taking over the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas with author panels, fun activities, and end‑of‑day signing lines. It’s going to be a full, book‑loving whirlwind. Explore the full schedule: www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/panels-26
Thank you!
Comix 4 All Library reading recommendation-
A Kid Like Me written and illustrated by Norm Feuti, published by HarperAlley in hardcover format on February 3, 2026, 272 pages. Every school and public library needs to have this! @normfeuti.bsky.social
Buy a copy today!
#comix4all #reading #comics
Those memories of middle school (and in one case, early high school) continue to inspire winning graphic memoirs that deal with friendship, family, grief, poverty, and ultimately, learning to be yourself. @normfeuti.bsky.social @bermudezbahama.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/01/m...
From now on, if a publication uses AI art for the thumbnail, I'm going to assume they also used AI to write the article and give it a pass.
Thank you so much Cassidy!
Thank you for having me @granitecon.bsky.social
I hope to see you all there!
@normfeuti.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social A KID LIKE ME was a change of pace for #MGLit #GraphicNovels, and I enjoyed it! Right up there with Tatulli's SHORT AND SKINNY, which is saying a lot! msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-ki...
Honored that A Kid Like Me received a starred review from @shelf-awareness.com!
“Norm Feuti sheds a gentle but decidedly direct light on the social and financial complexities of a working-class kid entering middle school. — Shelf Awareness ★
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“I loved so much about this story — Ethan’s love for nerdy games, and desire to figure out who he is while navigating the struggles of middle school friendships and the comparison to his classmates. This one hits on so many important coming of age themes!” —Morgan DePerno, Bookmarks, Winston-Salem, NC
And such a lovely blurb by @bookmarksnc.bsky.social!
Excited to announce A KID LIKE ME is an #IndieNextList recommended book! @indiebound.bsky.social @americanbookseller.bsky.social
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Praise for A KID LIKE ME:
“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.” — Booklist ★ (starred review) #kidlit
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P1: Gil finishes a book P2: GIL: "Humph." P3: MOM: "did you finish your book, Gil?" GIL: "Yeah" P4: MOM: "I'm impressed that you read all eight books in the series. You must have really liked them." GIL: "I did ... until the last one. I don't like how it ended." P5: GIL: "After such an epic story, with so many great characters, I was expecting so much more." P6: MOM: "Well, all you need is a pencil and paper, and you can make the story end however you wanted it to. GIL:"Hey, that's a good idea." P7: Gil writes a letter: "Dear Author, I'm writing to let you know you ended your series wrong and should give it another try."
A Gil #comic from yesteryear.
This gif has no sound but I can still hear that foghorn.
What folks are saying about A KID LIKE ME:
“An honest and authentic portrayal of navigating an underprivileged childhood.” — Kirkus Reviews ★ (starred review) #kidlit #GraphicNovels
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Weird to see the star of War Games tell you that AI is good actually.
A comic strip about working in retail. A woman grabs the bottom of a stack of jeans to get the size she wants. The jeans tumble off of the display. The final panel reveals they have fallen on the head of an employee unpacking a box at the base of the display. Unmoved by her mistake, the customer simply asks the employee "Where are your belts?" The employee (face covered by a pair of jeans) defeatedly replies "Near the escalators".
Random #RETAIL #comic from 2018.
www.retailcomics.com
What folks are saying about A KID LIKE ME:
“A heartfelt and courageous story that shows friendship can—and should—straddle the socioeconomic divide.” — Rex Ogle, award-winning author of Free Lunch
#kidlit #GraphicNovels
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Excited to reveal my new poster art for Kids Con NE April 12, 2026 Nashua, NH event! 🎨 Art of Emily Drouin - emilyatplay.com/ 🥳 Kids Con New England - kidsconne.com/
@kidscon.bsky.social
#kidscon #comiccon #childrensbooks #kidlit #artist #illustrator #illustration #cartoonist #poster #design
Not the same, but reruns of GIL are on GoComics
www.gocomics.com/gil
The entire archive of RETAIL is on its own site at www.retailcomics.com
A GIL comic from yesteryear. I miss this little guy sometimes. #oldies #comics #gil
What folks are saying about A KID LIKE ME:
“A Kid Like Me is a funny, heartwarming journey of resilience, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself.” — Johnnie Christmas, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Swim Team
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What folks are saying about A Kid Like Me:
“A sweet, funny, and perceptive tale of friendship across class lines. I loved every page!” — Hope Larson, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning author
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An image of the book jacket for A KID LIKE ME. A young boy sits on a picnic table with a trailer in the background.
My new middle grade graphic novel is finally here! A Kid Like Me is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school. #kidlit #GraphicNovel @harperkids.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
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Kids Con April 12, 2026 Nashua, NH welcomes special guest, Norm Feuti, award-winning cartoonist & graphic novelist!
🥳 Get Tickets & Info: Kidsconne.com/
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🎨 kidsconne.com/artistalley-nh/
Kids Con New England - Presented by WZID.
@normfeuti.bsky.social
Excited to see A KID LIKE ME was one of the top 10 middle grade comics in the Publishers Weekly Spring 2026 Preview!
A lot of great middle grade books debuting in 2026. Check out the list!
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Kids Con NE Nashua, NH April 12, 2026 welcomes special guest, Mark Parisi! Multi-award winning cartoonist & graphic novelist! 🦸♂️ Tickets & Info: Kidsconne.com/
🎟️ kidsconne.square.site
🎨 kidsconne.com/artistalley-nh/
🦸♂️ offthemark.com/
Kids Con NE Presented by WZID.
@offthemarkparisi.bsky.social
Thanks Hilary!
Two boxes containing many copies of the book A KID LIKE ME.
My author copies arrived today! Two big boxes of A KID LIKE ME! The beginning of the end of a long wait to share it with the world! #kidlit #HarperAlley
Publishes 2/3/26.
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Still laying there now. Hope someone gets home soon. At least I have my phone to take pictures with and allay boredom.
