PawnShop

Pawnshop is an afro-futurist graphic novel with poetic elements that deals with Black resistance, identity, and culture, as well as themes of social justice, emphasizing the importance of emotional regulation, public safety, and therapy. This book is an inclusive and eloquent take on popular topics like mental health and wellness, targeted at Blerd (Black nerds). Based on Lindo’s lauded poems Cupid G and Trigger Warning, join the characters of Pawnshop as they explore emotional signals and resistance in the realistic, vibrant setting of Philadelphia.