Nick Pope Anya Johanna DeNiro author of the BookFest award-winning

author of the BookFest award-winning novel

A library of all the books never written before their authors passed away

she slowly unfolds a call-to-action: the claiming of space for disability in storytelling

trying to define the complicated feelings he has about himself and his two close friends

A practicing wildlife biologist

Nick Pope Anya Johanna DeNiro author of the BookFest award-winningSixteen year old Nick Pope was born with prominent birthmarks around both of his eyes and faces teasing and bullying from both classmates and strangers. He also struggles with depression and confusion about his sexual orientation. Nick finds refuge and release in drawing, and gains tentative confidence that his artistic abilities are worth nurturing and developing. His family moves across the city and he begins his sophomore year at a brand new high