Besties

Besties (2025–present, HarperCollins) is a warm, slice-of-life graphic novel series from the acclaimed team behind Awkward and Brave, centering on the everyday adventures and evolving friendships of a group of middle-schoolers. Written and illustrated by Svetlana Chmakova, the series launched with a single issue that captures the heart of navigating school, crushes, and the bonds that hold friends together. With its relatable characters and gentle humor, Besties matters as a contemporary, inclusive addition to the middle-grade comics landscape, offering young readers a comforting mirror of their own social worlds.