Timid

In this middle-grade graphic novel, Cecil Hall, a Black artist, moves from Florida to Massachusetts and feels anxious about where he'll belong. Hoping his talent for drawing comics will win him friends, he soon discovers that the few kids who notice his work are often unkind, and a careless misuse of one of his drawings lands him in trouble. Facing racism and bullying at school, Cecil also receives advice from his older sister to connect with other Black kids, but he must decide how to stay true to himself. As he navigates these challenges, he learns to speak up, finding his own voice and a place where he truly fits in.