To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before the Graphic Novel: The Graphic Novel, by Jenny Han, Adapted by Barbara Perez Marquez, Illustrated by Akimaro & Li Lu, (May 2026, Simon & Schuster Teen), $15.99, ISBN: 9781665983105
Ages 12-18
The YA and Netflix smash has made its way to the graphic novel format and I know this will fly off the shelves the second it arrives in my library. For those of us not versed in the Jenny Han-verse, To All the Boys… is the story of 16-year-old Lara Jean, who writes love letters to all the boys she’s loved: all five. She pours her heart into these letters, but never sends them; she keeps them in a box in her room. Makes sense, right? She’s writing the letters as a way to work through complicated emotions, and no one needs to know. Until someone sends those letters to those five boys, and now Lara Jean has a lot of work ahead of her. This was my introduction to the Jenny Han Universe and I really enjoyed it. There’s comedy, family angst, and relationship drama all in equal measure here, with side characters like Lara’s best friend, Chris, her older sister, Margot, and Margot’s boyfriend, Josh, for whom Lara also has feelings for. It’s a light story with some laughs and some angst, perfect for teens who want a rom-com with a side of longing. The manga-inspired art is very slice of life and will appeal to readers. It’s a good first purchase for YA collections, especially since your own copies of the original novel are likely getting worn out.
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