. . . But Make it Graphic Novel: 7 Upcoming Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Books

When some see a graphic novel adaptation of a well-known book, they roll their eyes. I see opportunity.

Either way you land, here are five beloved books that will see graphic novel adaptations in 2026.

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The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot, illustrated by Bethany Crandall (Out June 30th)

Princess Academy by Shannon Hale, illustrated by Victoria Ying (Out April 7th)

Front Desk by Kelly Yang, illustrated by Fumio Obata (Out October 20th)

100 Cupboards by N.D. Wilson, illustrated by Forrest Dickison (Out June 9th)

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han, adapted by Barbara Perez Marquez, illustrated by Akimaro and Li Lu (Out May 5th)

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, adapted by Meika Hashimoto , Illustrated by Giovanni Abeille (Out August 25th)

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Motojiro (Out April 7th)

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