Buckle Up

By Lawrence Lindell

A boy navigates life post-divorce, seeking connection with his dad during car rides.

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240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Lonnie's world shifts after his parents' divorce, leaving him torn between homes. He cherishes time with his mom and sister but yearns for deeper moments with his dad. Their brief car rides become a stage for tough conversations about life, love, and identity. As Lonnie grapples with these changes, he wonders if these talks will bridge the gap or widen it. Can these fleeting moments on the road redefine their bond, or will the new family dynamics drive them apart? Discover how Lonnie's journey unfolds in this heartfelt graphic novel.

From the publisher

Figuring out family is no easy street, especially in a divorce. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Smile, this contemporary graphic novel introduces a young boy navigating life with his dad, one car ride at a time. Lonnie is going through big changes in his life–with his parents newly divorced, he’s trying to figure out his new normal. He likes living with his mom and sister, but misses spending time with his father–and the short drives to and from school just aren’t enough. His dad is determined to make every moment count, relying on the car rides to talk about all of the big things that are hard to talk about elsewhere–divorce, sexuality, racism and more. As Lonnie gets used to this new dynamic and hard conversations, will he be better able to connect to his dad? Or will this new family structure force them even further apart?

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