Apple Crush

In Apple Crush (2022–present, Penguin Random House), this single-issue comic explores the tender, awkward dynamics of a young girl navigating friendship and first crushes during a family apple-picking trip. The story, associated with creator Lucy Knisley, captures the quiet, relatable tensions of growing up with warmth and gentle humor. Though brief, it matters as a slice-of-life graphic novella that showcases Knisley's signature focus on personal, everyday moments.