Buckle Up: (A Graphic Novel)

Figuring out family is no easy street, especially in a divorce. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Smile, this contemporary graphic novel introduces a young boy navigating life with his dad, one car ride at a time.

Lonnie is going through big changes in his life--with his parents newly divorced, he's trying to figure out his new normal. He likes living with his mom and sister, but misses spending time with his father--and the short drives to and from school just aren't enough.

His dad is determined to make every moment count, relying on the car rides to talk about all of the big things that are hard to talk about elsewhere--divorce, sexuality, racism and more. As Lonnie gets used to this new dynamic and hard conversations, will he be better able to connect to his dad? Or will this new family structure force them even further apart?

Author: Lawrence Lindell
Publisher: Rh Graphic
Published: 08/27/2024
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 8.40h x 6.20w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593479797
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/13/2024
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2024
Booklist 07/01/2024 pg. 52

About the Author
Lawrence Lindell is an artist, musician and educator from California who works in many artistic disciplines, including comics, music, illustration, and mixed media. He is the co-founder of Laneha House. Lindell's work focuses on Mental Health, Blackness and Queerness.