Next Stop: (A Graphic Novel)

Description: Still grieving her brother's death, Pia, a soft-spoken middle-schooler, embarks on a bus tour that changes her life.

Review Quotes: "A nuanced and deeply felt exploration of grief, told with humor, magic, and a touch of mystery." --Andrea Wang, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Many Meanings of Meilan

"Full of gut-wrenching sadness and quiet, lovely moments, [Next Stop] will deeply immerse you in Pia's imperfect, impactful summer road trip." --Kristen Gudsnuk, author of Making Friends

"A heart wrenching journey that's well worth the trip." --Kayla Miller, author of New York Times bestseller Click

★ "With a sympathetic protagonist navigating unimaginable pain, fully realized and engaging secondary characters, and a skillfully crafted narrative, this is a remarkable debut." --The Horn Book, starred review

★ "A poignant story that delicately balances youthful delight and naïveté with profound mourning." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Mixing young friendship and whimsy with a depth of feeling as long as any highway, this introspective graphic novel should be the obvious next stop for middle grader readers looking for the weird and wonderful." --The Bulletin, starred review

★ "Endearing, heartbreaking, and uplifting in turns, Fong's unforgettable debut is a first purchase for youth graphic novel collections." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A reminder of the importance of friendship, family, and connection." --Publishers Weekly

"With its humor and poignancy mixed with moments of real magic, readers will find Pia's pilgrimage both hilarious and uplifting." --Booklist

"An immersive, empathetic tale of an important journey that sensitively explores grief and loss even as it celebrates friendship and new experiences." --BookPage