Fangirl, Vol. 1 - by Rainbow Rowell (Paperback)

About the Book

"Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go. Now that they're in college, Cath must decide if she's ready to start living her own life. But does she even want to if it means leaving Simon Snow behind?"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The manga adaptation of the beloved novel featuring all-new scenes by Rainbow Rowell!

"A deliciously warm-hearted nerd power ballad destined for greatness."
--New York Journal of Books on the Fangirl novel

Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go...

Cath doesn't need friends IRL. She has her twin sister, Wren, and she's a popular fanfic writer in the Simon Snow community with thousands of fans online. But now that she's in college, Cath is completely outside of her comfort zone. There are suddenly all these new people in her life. She's got a surly roommate with a charming boyfriend, a writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome new writing partner...

And she's barely heard from Wren all semester!

Review Quotes

"A deliciously warm-hearted nerd power ballad destined for greatness." --New York Journal of Books on the Fangirl novel

"Nam's fine-lined artwork, focusing intently on faces and body language, brings all of the best elements of manga to the table... A great way to loop in a whole new audience to the story." -Booklist

"Perfect for teens growing into their fandoms and those of us who have grown along with our obsessions, this adaptation of an already relatable story is sure to be a hit..." - Polygon

"Such heartwarming, comfy vibes." --Buzzfeed

"The graphic novelization of Fangirl is a beautiful, contemplative, and fun reading experience." -Women Write About Comics

Goodreads Choice Award nominee.

YALSA 2023 Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection.

About the Author

Rainbow Rowell lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband and two sons. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Carry On, Landline, Attachments and Wayward Son and the writer of Marvel's Runaways and the graphic novel Pumpkinheads.

Sam Maggs is a bestselling author of books, comics and video games. She's been a senior games writer, including work on Marvel's Spider-Man; the author of many YA and middle-grade books like The Unstoppable Wasp, Con Quest!, Tell No Tales and The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy; and a comics writer for beloved titles like Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, My Little Pony and Transformers.

Gabi Nam is a South Korean artist who has lived abroad in Japan and France. She self-publishes her work in South Korea and specializes in the black-and-white manga style. Fangirl: The Manga is her English debut.