{"product_id":"hey-mary-andrew-wheeler-paperback","title":"Hey, Mary! -- Andrew Wheeler, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\"Thoughtful\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"A compassionate, welcoming graphic novel about the intersections of faith and identity.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"An affirming and nuanced graphic novel about a queer teen's journey from fear to acceptance.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"An earnest exploration of the rocky terrain between queerness and faith.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e[Mark's] journey and its hopeful ending could be vital for teens facing similar conflicts.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"It's easy to imagine a queer teen handing this to a religious family member who could use a little education on how an LGBTQ+ identity can coexist harmoniously with their faith.\"--\u003ci\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrom writer Andrew Wheeler (\u003ci\u003eAnother Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCat Fight\u003c\/i\u003e) and artist Rye Hickman (\u003ci\u003eThe Harrowing\u003c\/i\u003e) comes a touching story of religion, desire, and what it means to be yourself no matter how lonely or scared you feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2026 ALA Rainbow Booklist Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Children's Book Council Teacher's Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMark is a good Catholic boy. He goes to church, says his prayers, and spends too much time worrying about hell. When Mark realizes he has a crush on another boy in his school, he struggles to reconcile his feelings with his faith as the weight of centuries of shame and judgment--and his fear of his parents' response--presses on his shoulders. Mark seeks advice from his priest, as well as a local drag performer, but also receives unexpected input from key figures in Catholic history and lore, including Joan of Arc, Michelangelo, St. Sebastian, and Savonarola. Ultimately, only Mark can answer the question: Is it possible for him to be both Catholic \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e gay?\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andrew Wheeler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oni Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" H x 5.9\" L x 0.3\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781637156384\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023889449114,"sku":"9781637156384","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781637156384.jpg?v=1780311388","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/hey-mary-andrew-wheeler-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}