Miss Quinces

Kat Fajardo's vibrant, warm-hearted graphic novel Miss Quinces (Scholastic, 2022–present) follows a young girl navigating the chaos of family expectations and her own creative dreams during a summer trip to Honduras. With Fajardo's expressive art and heartfelt storytelling, this single-issue debut captures the bittersweet comedy of quinceañera preparations, cultural pride, and the push-and-pull between tradition and individuality. It's a tender, visually rich coming-of-age story that resonates with anyone who's ever felt caught between two worlds.