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Blackward is a graphic novel by American cartoonist Lawrence Lindell, published in 2023 by Drawn & Quarterly. . Described as a paean to the radical joy of being every part of yourself. 

The book also explores mental health, romance, and community.

Reception
Blackward has been nominated for 6 awards, winning 2 of them and received a Kirkus starred review.

Awards

-Lambda Literary Award Nominated for LGBTQ Comics

-The Publishing Triangle Nominated for The Jacqueline Woodson Award for LGBTQ+ Children’s/YA Literature

-Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics Nominated

-GLAAD Media Awards Nominated for Outstanding Graphic Novel

-The Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorites Award, Winner

-The Children's Book Council Librarian Favorites Award, Winner