Scout Is Not a Band Kid

A warm, lightly enthusiastic description of Scout Is Not a Band Kid (2022–present, Penguin Random House). This single-issue comic, by writer Jade Armstrong and artist Molly Brooks, follows a young girl who is determined to avoid joining the school band at all costs. It’s a relatable, funny, and heartfelt story about navigating peer pressure and staying true to oneself, offering a fresh and authentic take on middle school life from a respected publisher of graphic novels for young readers.