Tony Weaver Jr. is the author of the graphic novel memoir Weirdo, a "nerdy kid's instruction manual for self-love and self-confidence," which chronicles his own journey of embracing individuality. It ...

The relationship between Black boys and their fathers can be just as sacred as it can be complicated. Author Tony Weaver Jr. dives into the beauty of that complexity in his graphic memoir, “Weirdo,” ...

Dealing with trying to figure out how he would fit in made Tony Weaver Jr. reach one of the lowest points in his life. As he began to look at himself more as a liability than an asset in life, the one ...

Tony Weaver Jr., an influential voice for Black teens, mental health, and self-acceptance, is reaching a wide audience through his comics and graphic novels, including his latest release, “Weirdo.” ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tony Weaver, Jr says he's a weirdo, and he's proud of it! He wants young people today to stop trying so hard to fit in. He wrote the book, "Weirdo" to tell his story, hoping ...

Tony Weaver Jr., is shining a light on how adolescent Black men handle the taboo topics of bullying, mental health and suicide. Inspired by his own story, Weaver’s book, “Weirdo,” follows a young man ...

LOS ANGELES -- Disney "The Power of Joy" content creator and Kirkus Best Book of the Year author, Tony Weaver, has been nominated for a Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for his debut novel "Weirdo." ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rob Salkowitz is an Eisner-nominated comics journalist and author. “There’s a need for young people, young black people and people ...

Social media influencer Tony Weaver, Jr. is out with a new graphic novel memoir called “Weirdo.” It tells the story of his own teenage years when he struggled with mental health and feeling like an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Weirdo” by Tony Weaver Jr. is a book every Black boy (and his father) should read this Father’s Day. (Photo courtesy of Tony ...