Bloom

In 2019, First Second published Bloom, a single-issue graphic novel by writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau. This warm, sun-drenched story centers on a young man navigating the pressures of family expectations and his own uncertain future while working at a struggling family bakery. The creators’ gentle, slice-of-life storytelling and Ganucheau's soft, expressive art make it a standout contemporary YA romance about finding your own path.