Awkward (graphic novel)

Awkward is a children's graphic novel written by Svetlana Chmakova. The book tells the story of Penelope "Peppi" Torres, a new student at Berrybrook Middle School, whose first encounter with a boy from the science club leads to several awkward encounters that Peppi must learn to overcome for the good of her art club, the school, and herself.

Awkward
Cover of Awkward
AuthorSvetlana Chmakova
GenreGraphic novel; realistic fiction
PublisherYen Press
Publication date
July 2015
Media typePrint (Hardcover and paperback)
Pages224
Awards2016 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics;[1] Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award
ISBN978-0-316-38130-7
Followed byBrave 

At the beginning of the book, Peppi immediately embarrasses herself by tripping in the hallway, and dropping all of her books. Another student, Jamie “Nerder” Thompson, comes to help. However, many students notice Jamie helping Peppi, and immediately start shipping them. They call Peppi “Nerder’s girlfriend”. This reveals to Peppi that the kids at school refer to Jamie as “Nerder”. She then pushes Jamie away, and runs off. She immediately regrets her unwise decision, and tries to apologize to Jamie many times, but failing every time.

The fourth book in the series, Diary, features additional stories with the characters from Awkward.

Reception and awards

Awkward has received largely positive reviews by book critics. Amanda M. Vail of The Mary Sue said "it needs to be on the shelves of every school and public library."[2] Awkward was named as one of the School Library Journal's Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2015.[3] It was also named by YALSA on their list of the 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens.[4]

Awkward won the 2nd Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics,[1] Dragon Award for Kids Comics at the 2016 Shuster Awards,[5] and was nominated for an Eisner Award.[6]

Publication information
  • Author: Svetlana Chmakova[7]
  • Originally published: July 15, 2015
  • Publisher: Yen Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group
  • Lettering: JuYoun Lee
  • Coloring Assistants: Ru Xu, Melissa McCommon

References
  1. Nadine (2016-06-20). "Awkward Wins the McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics!". Yen Press. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  2. Vail, Amanda M. (20 June 2015). "Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward is Anything But, and You Need to Read It". The Mary Sue. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  3. "Top 10 Graphic Novels 2015". School Library Journal. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  4. "YALSA names 2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". Young Adult Library Services Association. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  5. Boyd, Kevin A. (2016-11-06). "The Winners of the 2016 Joe Shuster Awards". The Joe Shuster Awards. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  6. "2016 Eisner Award Nominees". Comic-Con International: San Diego. Archived from the original on 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  7. Chmakova, Svetlana (15 July 2015). Awkward (First ed.). New York: Yen Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. ISBN 978-0-316-38130-7.
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