Best Friends

Follow your heart. Find your people.

Sixth grade is supposed to be Shannon’s best year yet. She finally has a secure place in “The Group,” and her best friend, Jen, is one of the most popular girls in school.

But being part of the in-crowd comes with a confusing set of unwritten rules. What shows should you watch? What music should you like? Who are you allowed to talk to? And what happens when being popular starts to feel more important than being yourself?

As Shannon navigates changing friendships, first crushes, anxiety, popularity, and the pressure to fit in, she begins to question whether following the crowd is really worth losing sight of who she is.

Based on Shannon Hale’s own childhood experiences and brought to life through LeUyen Pham’s expressive illustrations, Best Friends is a funny, heartfelt, and relatable graphic memoir about growing up, finding confidence, and discovering where you truly belong.

Perfect for readers who love: graphic novels, friendship stories, school life, relatable coming-of-age stories, first crushes, and books about finding the courage to be yourself.

Author: Shannon Hale
Illustrator: LeUyen Pham
Genre: Middle Grade / Graphic Novel / Memoir
Series: Real Friends #2
Recommended Age: 8–11
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
EAN/ISBN: 9781250317469