Look, if your kid hasn't read this yet, just buy it. Raina Telgemeier took an 80s relic and made it feel like it was written yesterday. It’s the gold standard for graphic novel adaptations.

It’s got friendship drama that isn't toxic, a business model that actually makes sense, and it deals with family stuff—like Kristy’s dad being a ghost—without getting all 'after-school special' about it. It's one of those rare books that actually makes kids want to put down the iPad and go start something in the real world. Total winner.