Making Friends

In Making Friends (2018–present, Scholastic), Kristen Gudsnuk writes and draws a heartfelt, magical-realist series about a lonely middle-schooler who uses a supernatural sketchbook to bring her fantasy creations to life—with chaotic and touching results. Running two issues so far, this graphic novel series from Scholastic blends slice-of-life friendship drama with whimsical adventure, earning notice for Gudsnuk’s expressive, manga-influenced art and its honest take on navigating social anxiety and self-discovery.