Pumpkinheads

In this single-issue graphic novel from First Second, Pumpkinheads captures one final autumn night at a beloved pumpkin patch as two longtime co-workers navigate their last shift before heading off to college. Written by Rainbow Rowell with warm, expressive art by Faith Erin Hicks, the story is a sweet, slice-of-life farewell to a seasonal tradition and the friendships that bloom there. Its concise, heartfelt portrayal of a small-town fall ritual has made it a standout contemporary YA graphic novel.