. . . But Make it Graphic Novel: 5 Upcoming Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Books

Some say graphic novel adaptations of well-known books bring new readers into the fold (I tend to agree), others say they prevent readers from reading the original book, opting for the graphic novel instead (I’m sure this happens sometimes, but I’m not too worried about it.

Either way you land, here are five beloved books that will see graphic novel adaptations in 2025.

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams Garcia, illustrated by Sharee Miller (Out May 6, 2025)

Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park, adapted by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Honie Beam (Out April 29, 2025)

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Karen De La Vega (Out April 29, 2025)

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, adapted and illustrated by K. Woodman-Maynard (Out September 2, 2025)

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Refugee by Alan Gratz, illustrated by Syd Fini (Out October 7, 2025)

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