Tag: First Second
50 Anticipated kids graphic novels for summer 2025
A diverse mix of titles offers escapism and food for thought on our changing landscape.
85 anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for summer 2025
It’s an eclectic mix of light and heavy reading for those lazy days by the pool.
Graphic Novel Review: SAINT CATHERINE launches First Second’s new imprint for adults
First Second officially launches its new adult imprint, 23rd Street, this month with the release of Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer.
Graphic Novel Review: LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY is also a great Valentine’s Day...
Lunar New Year Love Story is a great read for Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, or both, taking place around the two holidays.
Graphic Novel Review: ASH’S CABIN a kid, a dog, the woods
In Jen Wang's YA graphic novel from First Second, ASH'S CABIN, nature is hard, uncompromising. But so is Ash.
E. M. Carroll’s A GUEST IN THE HOUSE wins LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE
E. M. Carroll’s gothic horror A Guest in the House (First Second) was announced as the graphic novel category winner at the 44th annual LA Times Book Prize
Interview: Kirk Benshoff walks us through FIRST SECOND’s design process
The Beat caught up with First Second Creative Director Kirk Benshoff to find out what goes into his work designing graphic novels. Read our interview!
Interview: Ngozi Ukazu & Mad Rupert on BUNT!’s grand slam
The Beat caught up with Ngozi Ukazu and Mad Rupert to find out all about the making of BUNT!, available now. Read our interview!
55 highly anticipated kids and middle graphic novels of Fall 2023
An eclectic mix of subjects along with tried-and-true franchises dominate the landscape for the fall.
10 manga titles to binge after the Thanksgiving feast
Whether it involves found families, connection, blossoming romance, or appreciation for filial duty, these manga epitomize the spirit of Thanksgiving
A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING becomes second graphic novel to win National Book Award
Dan Santat’s 'A First Time for Everything' has received a National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, becoming only the second graphic novel to win an NBA
INTERVIEW: Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann on LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
The Beat caught up with Eisner Award-nominated duo Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann to learn more about Look On The Bright Side, their new graphic novel.
