As announced in School Library Journal, Penguin Random House’s children’s graphic novel publisher, Random House Graphic, has launched Ink, a line showcasing print versions of manga, manga (Korean comics), and webtoons. We have announced Pop. The upcoming comic line will be an age-appropriate counterpart to Inklore’s publications, which sell similar titles, albeit aimed at adults.
The line starts with I Wanna Be Your Girl, a youth manga by Kai Takase that was originally published online from 2018 to 2020. A queer romance, the series follows a young girl who falls in love with her childhood friend, but the complexities of the relationship turn out to be complicated. Her friend comes out as a transgender girl before entering high school. It will be released in four volumes, with the first volume expected to hit stores on July 1, 2025.
A second series, “My Life as an Internet Novel,” has also been announced. My Life as an Internet Novel, a YA comic by Han Ryeo Yu and A Hyeon, depicts a teenage girl transported to a world similar to her favorite high school romance novels, where she is confronted by multiple potential suitors. There are people. Vol. The first in the series that started on Tappytoon in 2019 is scheduled to be released on September 2, 2025. Random House Brands & Graphics SVP and Publisher Michelle H. Nagler announced the line, led by Executive Editor Whitney Leppard. Random House graphics.
Michelle H. Nagler, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Random House Brands & Graphic. The genre is growing in popularity in the United States, and we constantly hear from parents, teachers, and librarians that they want more manga for young readers. The Random House Graphics team is excited about the opportunity to thoughtfully bring global comics to the children’s market we know so well through our Ink Pop series. ”
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