Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences inFlamer, his debut graphic novel, telling a difficult story with humor, compassion, and love."This book will save lives." —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award FinalistHey, KiddoI know I’m not gay. Gay boys like other boys. I hate boys. They’re mean, and scary, and they’re always destroying something or saying something dumb or both.I hate that word. Gay. It makes me feel . . . unsafe.It'