a+e 4ever

This was an interesting graphic novel that received a lot of accolades. I thought it was well done with some minor complaints. However, the problem with this is that I have no idea where to put it. The topics discussed are very HS appropriate (sex, sexual identity, being an outsider, being different, body image) but some of the images and language is more appropriate for adult. There is a lot of nudity and the discussion of sex is frank and honest. However, since we don't separate out older teen, where I think this would be a little more appropriate, from younger/middle school teens, it is something that I feel would be more appropriate for the adult section. As I mentioned, this book has received a lot of accolades, and justly so. In some ways, this book reminds me of Blankets, but for non-cis teens, and for a bit more brutal of a situation. More reviews and thoughts on this later.