The odd 1s out : how to be cool and other things I definitely learned from growing up

The odd 1s out How to be cool and other things I definitely learned from growing up

James Rallison

Book - 2018

Like any shy teen turned young adult, YouTube star James Rallison ("The Odd 1s Out") is used to being on the outside looking in. He wasn't partying in high school or winning football games like his older brother. Instead, he posted comics on the Internet. Now, he's ready to share his hard-earned advice from his 21 years of life in the funny, relatable voice his fans love. In this illustrated collection, Rallison tells his own stories of growing up as the "odd one out": in art class with his twin sister (she was more talented), in the middle school locker room, and up to one strange year of college (he dropped out). Each story is filled with the little lessons he picked up along the way, serious and otherwise, l...ike: How to be cool (in seventh grade); Why it's OK to be second-best at something, and How to survive your first, confidence-killing job interviews. Filled with fan-favorite comics and never-before-seen material, this tongue-in-cheek take on some of the weirdest, funniest parts of life is perfect for both avid followers and new converts.

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Subjects
Conduct of life.
Self-realization.
Adulthood.
HUMOR > Adult.
HUMOR > Comic Strips & Cartoons.
SELF-HELP > Personal Growth.
Autobiographies.
Humorous fiction.
Young adult nonfiction.
Graphic novels.
Autobiographical comics.
Genres
Autobiographies
Humorous fiction
Young adult nonfiction
Graphic novels
Autobiographical comics
Published
New York : TarcherPerigee [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
James Rallison (author)
Physical Description
227 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Audience
820L
ISBN
9780143131809
9780593087657
  • Why I'm bad at art (and why being bad at something shouldn't stop you)
  • Harry the moth
  • How to be cool (in seventh grade)
  • Perks of being the younger brother
  • Freshman year: accidentally dating my sister (not clickbait)
  • PE
  • Laser tag
  • Science fair
  • Son, it's time we talk about the crickets and the worms
  • Georgie vs. the Chihuahua
  • My haunting haunted house tour
  • Job interviews: a traumatic rite of passage
  • Things I do that adults probably don't do.
Review by Booklist Review

Rallison, best known for his webcomic and popular Youtube channel, brings his signature wit and quirk to his memoir. Featuring a mix of short essays and accompanying illustrations in his signature round-headed style, Rallison shares moments from life, with something for everyone who ever felt like they were the odd one out. Whether it's the general awkwardness and discomfort felt in a high-school locker room, or the mixed blessing that is having a cool older sibling, Rallison finds the humor and dives right in. It may be hard to imagine the relevance of a memoir by a 21-year-old, but Rallison's focus on the things that are big parts of a young person's life school, sibling relationships, family pets is relatable even to those of us who are well past our own first 20 years. While readers may not be familiar with Rallison by name, no doubt they have seen his comics shared over social media and, no doubt, they've laughed. Longtime fans will see favorite comics as well as new material to entertain and delight.--Diana Platt Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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