My Own Kind of Person
$38.66
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2026
Summary
In this heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age romance, Sean discovers his bisexuality and his true voice while chasing his dream as a stand-up comedian.
“What can I say about this brave, disarmingly funny, heart-punch of a book? Tim Manley writes with vulnerability, wit, and unblinking honesty, and his debut is a love letter to humor, authenticity, and hard-won self-discovery. I felt things I haven’t felt since reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower at sixteen.” -Becky Albertalli, Ne…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217114481 |
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| Author: | Tim Manley |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Rocky Pond Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 403g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 148mm x 217mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
“The characters have redeeming qualities and realistic flaws, the plot develops swiftly, and the balance between dialogue and inner reflections is strong. Tactfully and engagingly examines emotional crises through a lens of humor.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Earnest dialogue probes questions about the intersection of gender, sexuality, and mental health. This is a candid exploration of the truth behind comedy and laughter’s ability to heal.”—Publishers Weekly
“An intriguing, if at times didactic, meditation on gender roles, sexuality, identity, and authenticity.”—School Library Journal
★”Sean’s relationships with the supporting cast inform his journey while allowing them their own plots and agency, and depictions of self-injury are relayed with candor as Sean comes to better understand his mental health. This earnest coming-of-age story will resonate with any teen in search of their true self.” —Booklist, starred review
Tim Manley
Tim Manley is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller who has also been a high school teacher. He is the creator of the Emmy-nominated web series The Feels. Manley has been featured as a storyteller on The Moth Radio Hour, at SXSW EDU, and in his solo show, Feelings. He lives with his family in the Catskills.
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