Growing Pangs

Growing Pangs (2022–present) is a single-issue graphic novel from Penguin Random House, written and drawn by Kathryn Ormsbee, that tenderly explores the anxieties of a young girl navigating friendship, self-discovery, and the pressure to be perfect. This heartfelt, autobiographical-inspired story matters for its gentle, honest portrayal of childhood OCD and the messy process of learning to accept oneself.