BUTTON PUSHER Review

Tyler’s brain is different. Unlike his friends, he has a hard time paying attention in class. He acts out in goofy, over-the-top ways. Sometimes, he even does dangerous things―like cut up a bus seat with a pocketknife or hang out of an attic window. In Button Pusher, cartoonist Tyler Page uses his own childhood experiences to explore what it means to grow up with ADHD. From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, Tyler’s story is raw and enlightening, inviting you to see the world from a new perspective.

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BUTTON PUSHER

By Tyler Page

Original Graphic Novel
Publisher : First Second
Release : 4/12/2020
Softcover : 256 pages
Dimensions : 6.25″ x 8.75″
Reading Age : 12+ years
MSRP : $14.99

A surprisingly wonderful discovery

First Second consistently delivers compelling titles catering to young audiences, and Tyler Page excelled in sharing his personal journey. Button Pusher is a brilliant reflection of the unique range and value of graphic storytelling. This book will destigmatize and foster understanding for both those navigating life with ADHD and their families.

"ADHD isn't just for kids! When I was originally diagnosed in the mid-80's I was told I'd 'grow out of it.' But we now know that over 60% of people diagnosed as children continue to have ADHD symptoms into adulthood. Even more importantly, we now see a lot of people first diagnosed as adults - letting them finally make sense of their lives and the struggles they've faced."

Tyler Page

Cartoonist

This book resonated deeply within my own family dynamics. It’s become a profoundly personal recommendation; I’ve likely shared and suggested this book more than any other read of the year.

Awards and Recognition:

2023 CAP-Stone Winner for Best Publication for Teens by the Comics Appreciation Project(CAP) is an official 501c3 registered non-profit corporation created to foster an appreciation for the breadth, quality, and legitimacy of comic books and graphic-storytelling to both the public at large and specifically to the next generation of would-be consumers and creators. The CAP-Stone Awards honor the projects that best reflect the breadth and quality of graphic story-telling while also significantly expanding the medium’s legitimacy.

2023 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award Winner for Book of the Year by Pop Culture Classroom (PCC). PCC is an educational nonprofit working with schools, libraries, and community groups to promote literacy, learning, creativity, and inclusive, empowered communities by delivering high-quality, all-inclusive educational resources using comics, graphic novels, and related pop-culture media. The goal of the Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards is to celebrate the best in graphic novel publishing while also bringing together readers, educators, librarians, booksellers, and the publishing industry.

2023 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award Winner for Best Middle-Grade Non-Fiction by Pop Culture Classroom (PCC). PCC is an educational nonprofit working with schools, libraries, and community groups to promote literacy, learning, creativity, and inclusive, empowered communities by delivering high-quality, all-inclusive educational resources using comics, graphic novels, and related pop-culture media. The goal of the Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards is to celebrate the best in graphic novel publishing while also bringing together readers, educators, librarians, booksellers, and the publishing industry.

2023 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). The list identifies fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels that may encourage teenagers who dislike reading to read. Criteria for these titles include those with a high interest “hook”, a catchy title/cover, sufficient plot to sustain interest, humor when appropriate, and more. Researchers, educators, librarians, parents, and teenagers have used the list to identify books reluctant young adult readers may enjoy.

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