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      First Crush: A Graphic Novel

      by Cassandra Calin
      Published
      May 2026
      Main Genre
      Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
      Pages
      272
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      Series
      The New Girl Book 2

      About This Book

      Cassandra Calin returns with this charming and comical follow-up to The New Girl, her long-form graphic novel debut that became a New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Indie bestseller! This middle-grade graphic novel about crushing and being crushed is the perfect next read for fans of Guts by Raina Telgemeier, Fruitcake by Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, and Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang.
      Lia is finally feeling settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods... ugh, those are still terrible. But Lia's crush, Julien, is noticing her. Lia thinks he likes her, but she can't tell for sure. And while she's obsessing over him, Lia's not noticing another person's growing crush on HER. With so many big feelings and even bigger changes, could things get any worse?

      In this follow-up to the breakout hit The New Girl, Lia's relationships -- with her friends, her crush, her mom, and even herself -- are all tested like never before.

      Series Placement

      Book 2
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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Subgenres

      Graphic Novel

      Themes

      Comedy / Humor

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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