I Am Not a Vampire - by Miles McKenna (Hardcover)

About the Book

Arlo navigates his desire to be a vampire like his family and learns to become his true self.

Book Synopsis

Arlo's whole family are vampires . . . except him. This funny and heartwarming picture book celebrates Arlo as he navigates his identity and becomes his true self.

Growing up in Pumpkin Valley, a magical town with werewolves, witches, monsters, and ghouls, Arlo is impatiently waiting to become a vampire like everyone else in his family. It's supposed to happen, but no matter what Arlo tries, nothing changes. On a magical, mystical night, Arlo finally transforms into his true self . . . which is NOT a vampire. This warm and joyful picture book by Miles McKenna and published in partnership with GLAAD, is a gorgeous and important story of acceptance, love, and celebrating who you are.

About the Author

Miles McKenna started sharing his authentic self on social media and is beloved by millions for his comedic voice and activism. He won Best LGBTQ+ Account at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards. Offline, he stars in the Disney+ hit series Goosebumps. This is Miles's debut picture book. His favorite holiday is Halloween, but unlike Arlo, he's never been a werewolf! Miles brings wit, warmth, and weirdness to everything he creates. Find out more on his YouTube channel, MilesChronicles, or on Instagram @themilesmckenna.

Riley Samels is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Kent State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications and Design. After graduating he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where he spent a few years as an illustrator for gifting goods including greeting cards and wrapping paper. He now resides in New Haven, Connecticut where he Illustrates pop-up greeting cards daily. Riley is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and allows this and other minority communities to inspire and fuel his work to amplify unheard voices. In his free time, he is probably tending to his collection of 112 (and growing) plants. Riley has a green thumb with a passion for illustration, social justice, traveling, and good food.