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 doesn't think much of it at first...except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay's prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, he's convinced it'll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon! Meanwhile, school isn't going exactly as planned. All of Jay's friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him; and--to top it off--Jay doesn't understand why he doesn't 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 everything's going to be a-okay...right?

The next semiautobiographical graphic novel from Jarad Green continues to follow Jay, this time as he faces his freshman year of high school--and a whole new world of friendships, self-discovery, and stress about the future. Freshman year brings many new things--friends, classes, and, of course, challenges. And now his parents are adding pressure to start preparing for college. So when Jay finds himself enrolled in Theater 101, his parents couldn't be happier. "That'll look great on your college application!" they say. But when class begins, Jay finds himself struggling like never before. Can he balance Shakespeare, new friends, and college expectations and still deliver an A+ performance? Perfect for readers of Yehudi Mercado and Rachel Elliott, A for Effort's refreshingly witty and honest story is a heartfelt exploration of how it's not always the outcome but the journey itself that truly matters.

The next semiautobiographical graphic novel from Jarad Green continues to follow Jay, this time as he faces his freshman year of high school--and a whole new world of friendships, self-discovery, and stress about the future. Freshman year brings many new things--friends, classes, and, of course, challenges. And now his parents are adding pressure to start preparing for college. So when Jay finds himself enrolled in Theater 101, his parents couldn't be happier. "That'll look great on your college application!" they say. But when class begins, Jay finds himself struggling like never before. Can he balance Shakespeare, new friends, and college expectations and still deliver an A+ performance? Perfect for readers of Yehudi Mercado and Rachel Elliott, A for Effort's refreshingly witty and honest story is a heartfelt exploration of how it's not always the outcome but the journey itself that truly matters.