Publishers Weekly: First Second has acquired world rights to Wrong Friend, a middle grade graphic novel by Charise Mericle Harper & Rory Lucey

Calista Brill at First Second has acquired world rights to Wrong Friend, a middle grade graphic novel by Charise Mericle Harper (l.) and Rory Lucey, about a girl struggling for acceptance and popularity despite being embarrassed by her family. Jill Freshney will also edit; publication is scheduled for 2026. Linda Pratt at Wernick & Pratt Agency represented Harper, and Charlie Olsen at InkWell Management represented Lucey.

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