Fangirl, Vol. 1

Goodreads Choice Award nominee.YALSA 2023 Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection.“A deliciously warm-hearted nerd power ballad destined for greatness.” —New York Journal of Books on the Fangirl novel“Such heartwarming, comfy vibes.” —Buzzfeed “Perfect for teens growing into their fandoms and those of us who have grown along with our obsessions, this adaptation of an already relatable story is sure to be a hit…” – Polygon “The graphic novelization of Fangirl is a beautiful, contemplative, and fun reading experience.” –Women Write About Comics “Nam’s fine-lined artwork, focusing intently on faces and body language, brings all of the best elements of manga to the table… A great way to loop in a whole new audience to the story.” –Booklist

Rainbow Rowell lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband and two sons. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Carry On, Landline, Attachments and Wayward Son and the writer of Marvel’s Runaways and the graphic novel Pumpkinheads.

Sam Maggs is a bestselling author of books, comics and video games. She’s been a senior games writer, including work on Marvel’s Spider-Man; the author of many YA and middle-grade books like The Unstoppable Wasp, Con Quest!, Tell No Tales and The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy; and a comics writer for beloved titles like Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, My Little Pony and Transformers.

Gabi Nam is a South Korean artist who has lived abroad in Japan and France. She self‑publishes her work in South Korea and specializes in the black‑and‑white manga style. Fangirl: The Manga is her English debut.