{"product_id":"i-am-not-a-vampire-riley-samels-hardcover","title":"I Am Not a Vampire -- Riley Samels, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eEveryone in Arlo's family is a vampire . . . except him. Written by actor, YouTube superstar, and advocate Miles McKenna, this funny and heartwarming story celebrates Arlo as he navigates his identity and becomes his true self.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In this picture book, a young monster goes down a path of self-exploration. This effective allegory for the queer experience captures a child's yearning to fit in while feeling acutely different from siblings and peers. It's wonderful to see Arlo's journey occurring within the embrace of a loving family; this is both a thought-provoking delight and a balm. A sweet celebration of identity.\" \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The cheerfully gothic illustrations are filled with comic detail. It also packs an evergreen message about finding and accepting your identity-and that of others.\" \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrowing up in Pumpkin Valley, a magical town with werewolves, witches, monsters, and ghouls, Arlo is impatiently waiting to become a vampire like everyone else in his family. It's \u003ci\u003esupposed\u003c\/i\u003e to happen, but no matter what Arlo tries, nothing changes. On a magical, mystical night, Arlo finally transforms into his true self . . . which is NOT a vampire. This warm and joyful picture book by Miles McKenna and published in partnership with GLAAD, is a gorgeous and important story of acceptance, love, and celebrating who you are.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riley Samels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Bee Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/6\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" H x 10.1\" L x 0.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781499816235\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022795030682,"sku":"9781499816235","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781499816235.jpg?v=1774801797","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/i-am-not-a-vampire-riley-samels-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}