Batter Royle

In the 2022 one-shot Batter Royle, writer and artist Leisl Adams serves up a charming, standalone graphic novel from Harry N. Abrams that follows a young girl's unexpected journey into the world of competitive baking. This warm, lightly humorous story blends family dynamics with the high-stakes fun of a televised dessert competition, showcasing Adams's distinctive, expressive artwork. A delightful entry point for middle-grade readers, it captures the sweet tension of finding one's own path amidst family expectations.