{"product_id":"out-of-left-field-paperback","title":"Out of Left Field - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonah Newman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA nerdy gay teenager jumps headfirst into the bro-y world of high school baseball in this semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNinth-grader Jonah is not a jock. On the contrary, he loves history class and nerdy movies, and his athletic ineptitude verges on tragic. So, what's he doing signing up for the baseball team? Could it have something to do with the cute shortstop, Elliot? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For the rest of high school, Jonah faces challenges on and off the baseball field, from heteronormative social pressure to thrilling romance. Realizing who his real friends are, he figures out what really matters and finally recognizes and embraces his gay identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based on debut author-illustrator Jonah Newman's coming-of-age experiences, \u003ci\u003eOut of Left Field\u003c\/i\u003e is a big-hearted and funny YA graphic novel about learning to be yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Brilliantly written and illustrated high school story that deftly showcases the triumphs and regrets of friendship and finding oneself. A remarkable debut!\" --Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling graphic novelist \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"First base, first boyfriends, and believing in yourself--\u003ci\u003eOut of Left Field \u003c\/i\u003eis a charming tour of the mistakes and triumphs of coming out in high school.\" --Ngozi Ukazu, award-winning creator of \u003ci\u003eCheck, Please!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonah Newman\u003c\/b\u003e is a cartoonist and editor. As an editor at Graphix, Scholastic's graphic novel imprint, he has worked with Dav Pilkey, Jamar Nicholas, Angeli Rafer, and many others. When he's not creating, editing, or reading comics, you might find Jonah binge-listening to history podcasts, playing in an LGBTQ+ softball league, or getting way too invested in his fantasy baseball team. He lives in Brooklyn with his husband (who's a human) and two kids (who are cats).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748829397280,"sku":"9781524884826","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7221042d778036c750779ae857a7e655_4853eafe-f695-4b3d-be21-c309894139a1.webp?v=1779917409","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/out-of-left-field-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}