Next Stop: (A Graphic Novel) -- Debbie Fong, Paperback

Stand-alone debut Next Stop is a heartfelt graphic-novel from award-winning illustrator Debbie Fong that tackles tough topics with warmth and humor.

Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won't admit she believes in it, but she's holding on to hope that the waters may hold the answer to mending her broken family.

The trip is much more than the final stop. The friendships that Pia makes along the way are just as valuable as the destination itself. Next Stop explores grief, resilience, and learning how to laugh again. Debbie Fong weaves together an incredibly strong debut filled with humor and heart, with a splash of mystery and magic.

Author: Debbie Fong
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 03/19/2024
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780593425183
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2024 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2024 pg. 94
Booklist 02/01/2024 pg. 48

About the Author
Debbie Fong is an Ignatz-nominated comic artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She has illustrated multiple children's nonfiction books, including the best-selling How to Be a Person. She is also the artist behind POMMO Press, an online art shop selling prints, stationery, and other fun goods.