Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass: The Graphic Novel

In this 2023 graphic novel from Candlewick Press, writer Meg Medina adapts her award-winning novel into a comics format, illustrated by Mel Valentine Vargas. The story follows Piddy Sanchez as she navigates the relentless bullying of Yaqui Delgado, a girl she doesn't even know, while struggling with her identity and the pressures of a new high school. This single-issue graphic novel brings a raw, emotionally resonant narrative to a visual medium, offering a powerful exploration of teen harassment and resilience.