February 1, 2024
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A FOR EFFORT, the second semi-autobiographical graphic novel by Jarad Greene ‘17.
“A for Effort’s refreshingly witty and honest story is a heartfelt exploration of how it’s not always the outcome but the journey itself that truly matters.” -HarperCollins
A FOR EFFORT follows the hit graphic novel A-OKAY (2021) and its lead character Jay, this time as he navigates his freshman year of high school. If you enjoyed following Jay’s self-discovery journey through 8th grade in A-OKAY, you are sure to enjoy A FOR EFFORT.
“Liberal amounts of comedy interspersed with drama make this an enjoyable read, while the ace/aro protagonist and depiction of a teenage boy’s poor self-image keep the otherwise familiar storyline fresh.” —Kirkus Review on A-OKAY
“The start of Jay’s freshman year is full of new things . . . New friends. New classes. New challenges.” -HarperCollins on A FOR EFFORT
Check out Jarad’s behind-the-scenes sketches of A FOR EFFORT on his website.
In addition to being a prolific graphic novelist, Jarad is a CCS staff member. His debut graphic novel, SCULLION: A DISHWASHER’S GUIDE TO MISTAKEN IDENTITY was published by Oni Press in 2020. SCULLION was Jarad’s MFA thesis project at CCS.
Congratulations, Jarad!
Tags: A for Effort, CCS Alum, Jarad Greene
