Scholastic to Publish Front Desk Graphic Novel
The adaptation of Kelly Yangs popular novel is set to arrive in bookstores on October 20, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Comic Books
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Scholastic’s Graphix imprint is set to release a new graphic novel adaptation of the story Front Desk on October 20, 2026. Author Kelly Yang hopes the format will help the 1993-set narrative reach a broader audience.
Why it matters
Kelly Yang opted to adapt the title into a graphic novel to reach a wider circle of readers. The project arrives eight years after the original publication of the story.
The original story, which centers on a 10-year-old protagonist named Mia Tang, was published eight years ago. The new graphic novel adaptation releases on October 20, 2026.
The players
Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang is the author of the original novel and is actively working on further graphic adaptations of her work.
Fumio Obata
Fumio Obata is an illustrator born in Tokyo who completed his education in the United Kingdom.
Clar Angsaka
Clar Angsaka is a colorist based in New York who collaborated on the visual development of the graphic novel.
Scholastic
Scholastic is a global publishing, education, and media company known for its extensive children's literature catalog.
The details
Illustrator Fumio Obata collaborated with colorist Clar Angsaka to develop the visual palette, drawing inspiration from 1980s and 1990s films set in Los Angeles. The adaptation maintains the original story's 1993 setting while reinterpreting the narrative through a new artistic medium.
Timeline
The original story setting is 1993.
The graphic novel is set for publication on October 20, 2026.
A graphic novel adaptation of Three Keys is scheduled for fall 2028.
Culture Shift
This release follows the documented industry trend of authors leveraging established intellectual property to reach new audiences through the popular graphic novel medium. The shift highlights a growing focus on visual storytelling to engage modern readers who may be less familiar with the original prose versions.
Readers can expect to find the new graphic novel available for purchase at major bookstores and online retailers starting October 20, 2026. This release offers a new entry point for families and educators to engage with the story in a visual format.
The takeaway
Adaptations like this allow authors to extend the lifecycle of their stories by offering them in a more accessible visual medium. Readers interested in the series can look forward to future installments as the franchise expands into new formats.
What happens next
Kelly Yang is currently writing a graphic novel adaptation of the book Three Keys, which is scheduled for publication in the fall of 2028.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by PublishersWeekly.
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