Nick Pope Anya Johanna DeNiro Halberstam looks for the unexpected

Halberstam looks for the unexpected and subversive in popular culture

A practicing wildlife biologist

James Redfield

author of the BookFest award-winning novel

and red-carpet coverage of Hollywood's elite wearing dazzling Versace couture

Nick Pope Anya Johanna DeNiro Halberstam looks for the unexpectedSixteen year old Nick Pope was born with prominent birthmarks around both of his eyes and faces teasing and bullying from both classmates and strangers. He also struggles with depression and confusion about his sexual orientation. Nick finds refuge and release in drawing, and gains tentative confidence that his artistic abilities are worth nurturing and developing. His family moves across the city and he begins his sophomore year at a brand new high