Pearl

Pearl (2024–present, Scholastic) is a young-adult comic series that follows a teenage girl navigating the challenges of high school, family expectations, and her burgeoning artistic identity. Created by writer and artist Sherri L. Smith, this single-issue debut from Scholastic’s graphic novel line introduces a heartfelt, visually expressive story about self-discovery and the pressures of adolescence. Though brief, Pearl marks a promising entry in Scholastic’s commitment to diverse, character-driven comics for middle-grade and YA readers.