‘Weirdo’: Tony Weaver, Jr. Creates a Table for the Outcasts

The most memorable children’s stories are the ones that respect the intelligence of their audience. Just because it’s geared toward children doesn’t mean they can’t understand deeper concepts. I always appreciate shows like Gargoyles, DuckTales Reboot, and Craig of the Creek because the writers broke down adult concept/themes then incorporated them into a kid’s show. That’s the mark of a great writer to me. Tony Weaver, Jr. utilizes this same method in his book Weirdo. Before we can dive into Weirdo, we have to talk about the author, Tony Weaver, Jr. Tony is a proud blerd and fellow internet archeologist. He digs online to unearth projects from Black, brown, and POC creators to highlight on his platform. All while not shying away from debunking racists comments, tropes, and beliefs from people that try to deny space to creators, shows, stories, and projects because they don’t center whiteness. Tony Weaver, Jr. does just that trill talk online. You can find him at different cons on various panels talking about media or in schools as a guest speaker talking with children about their interest from anime to television and books.

Tony Weaver, Jr. Author of Weirdo

Weirdo is for Everyone Outside The Cool Kid’s Table

Weirdo is not only a book geared for kids but a memoir as well. Drawn by Jes & Cin Wibowo, Weirdo centers a young Tony Weaver, Jr. having to deal with changing schools, the pressures of being the new kid, and the expectations that come with being in a gifted p…