Books like My Brain Hurts by Liz Baillie
Teenager Liz Baillie follows a gang of queer punk friends navigating the halls of a New York City high school. Their rebellious antics—postering a press release for same‑sex prom couples, fending off school administration, and confronting local skinheads—frequently bring them into conflict with the police. Baillie's writing shines in lively dialogue, complex characters, and a tone that captures the awkward, music‑driven energy of adolescence in an urban setting.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Liz Baillie
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