Kiss Number 8
Kiss Number 8 by Colleen AF Venable is a graphic novel published by First Second on March 12, 2019. This 320-page book presents the story of Mads, a teenager navigating the complexities of high school life, family dynamics, and her emerging feelings for her best friend, Cat. As Mads grapples with her father’s hidden secrets and her own romantic confusion, the narrative unfolds with humor and insight.
Readers will find a layered exploration of teen sexuality and family relationships in Kiss Number 8. The graphic novel delves into themes of self-discovery and the challenges of adolescence, all while maintaining a relatable tone. With its focus on young adult fiction, romance, and LGBTQ topics, this edition offers a thoughtful perspective on the experiences that shape Mads’s journey.
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A 2019 New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
A 2020 Tayshas Reading List Selection
A 2020 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection
Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It’s everything she hoped high school would be… until all of a sudden, it’s not.
Her dad is hiding something big—so big it could tear her family apart. And that’s just the beginning of her problems: Mads is starting to figure out that she doesn’t want to kiss Adam… because the only person she wants to kiss is Cat.
Kiss Number 8, a graphic novel from writer Colleen AF Venable and illustrator Ellen T. Crenshaw, is a layered, funny, sharp-edged story of teen sexuality and family secrets.
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