Robin Herrera at Oni Press has bought world rights to the middle grade graphic novel A Jaywalker's Journal by Mat Heagerty, illustrated by Natasha Huffstutler. The semi-autobiographical story follows Maty, a junior high school student with dyslexia and low self-esteem. Starting a punk band with his best friends, and with an honors student he initially dislikes, brings Maty out of his shell. Publication is set for 2021.
A Jaywalker's Journal
Publisher: Oni Press
Authors: Mat Heagerty, Natasha Huffstutler