SNEAK PEAK!
My second book, BAD KID: My Life as a "Troubled Teen" (Little, Brown Ink, forthcoming spring 2026), is a graphic memoir about my experiences being sent away to therapeutic wilderness programs and residential treatment centers as a teen.
Pre-order now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, or wherever you like to buy books!
"A raw, deeply intimate account of a girl coming of age while trying to survive the troubled teen industry." -Kirkus
"Szamosi's memoir sheds light on how labels can shape societal views and treatment, the struggle of shedding those brands, and the methods that can help break the cycle-- a story that will resonate strongly with anyone who has been unfairly typified." -School Library Journal
"A striking coming-of-age story for YA and adult readers alike, Bad Kid reminds us that no one is beyond redemption-- and that reclaiming your story can be the most powerful act of all." --The Guardian Bookshop
