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Former skateboarder Sean Mortimer will publish a new book, Misfit: A Survival Guide , in early 2026

The book collects wisdom from Mortimer's friends, including pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, about how to embrace one's uniqueness

“Hopefully, this book will offer support, inspiration, insight and help you arrive at a place where you're stoked that you're not 'normal,'" Mortimer explains

Sean Mortimer is redefining what it means to be normal in a new book.

The former skateboarder is sharing his wisdom in a new book, Misfit: A Survival Guide . The book will hit shelves in early 2026 from Ballantine Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House and PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the cover.

Per the book’s official synopsis, Mortimer brings together fellow “nonconformists,” who r

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