John Paul Brammer Books in Order

A gifted mariachi with no memory of his past loses his peaceful life when his wife is kidnapped. Discovering that he is partly robotic, Antonio joins unlikely companions to rescue her and confront the person claiming to be his maker.

Brammer recounts growing up queer and biracial in Oklahoma before becoming an advice columnist. Through personal essays, he explores identity, shame, relationships, and the imperfect process of offering guidance while still learning how to navigate his own life.

On his first day of school, Axl discovers that the fish, frogs, and lizards each have places of their own. The young axolotl searches for belonging while learning to value the qualities that make him different.