Brave (graphic novel)

Brave is a children's graphic novel written by Svetlana Chmakova. The book is set in the same Berrybrook Middle School as in her preceding "Awkward", but follows a different character, Jensen, who had a minor role in "Awkward". The next novel in the Berrybrook series, "Crush", will follows the character Jorge, who was introduced in "Brave" as Jensen's project partner. Olivia which is Jorge’s best friend is also introduced in the story. The fourth book in the series, "Diary" features a short story featuring Jensen and his friends.
Plot summary.
Jensen is a member of the art club who has always tried to just get by, but after he joins the school's newspaper and the journalists want to interview him, he questions whether he has been bullied all along.
Reception and awards.
"Brave" has received largely positive reviews by book critics. "Good Comics for Kids", a blog hosted by "School Library Journal" called it "a surefire hit" with magnificent artwork. "Brave" was later named as one of the "School Library Journal" Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2017. It was also nominated to the YALSA list of the Great Graphic Novels for Teens, included on Amazon.com's list of Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2017, and ICv2's Top 10 Kids Graphic Novels of 2017.
Brigid Alverson named it one of her top 10 graphic novels for kids in 2017.