Dan in Green Gables: A Graphic Novel

GLAAD Media Award Nominee for Outstanding Original Graphic Novel • A People Recommended Read for Pride • School Library Journey and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2025 • A Rainbow List YA Pick • A Texas Maverick Graphic Novel List Pick

“Animated, intricately detailed artwork by Aguirre (Lifetime Passes) has a watercolor feel that evokes a nostalgic 1990s ambiance. Utilizing a bustling, distinctly limned cast anchored by a protagonist whose personality leaps off the page, Terciero (Northranger) explores religion, generational trauma, acceptance, and self-worth with grace.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The art style is detailed, ­especially in capturing the 1990s Tennessee setting, while still maintaining an appealing bright, bold look. ­A must purchase, especially for fans of Mike Curato’s Flamer or those who enjoy the works of Ivy Noelle Weir and ­Kathleen Gros.”—School Library Journal, starred review

“An energetic and enchanting YA graphic novel [that] embodies the spirit of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables while giving it a shiny new take that compassionately incorporates chaotic family dynamics, friendship, queer identity, religion, bullying, and—above all—love. Dan in Green Gables stands alone as an uplifting and gratifying graphic novel, relatable to any reader who believes, like Dan, that ‘happiness is a revolution.’”—Shelf Awareness, starred review

“The dreamy, whimsical illustrations are steeped in the sweet, slow feeling of a humid East Tennessee afternoon. Pops of saturated color flood the background of some panels, highlighting emotional moments and mirroring Dan’s vibrant personality. Satisfying thematic parallels and a spirited, vulnerable carrot-topped protagonist will satisfy fans of the original, which is refreshingly remixed by Terciero’s joyfully queer spin. An effervescent search for belonging and a heartfelt ode to a beloved classic.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Aguirre’s expressive artwork beautifully captures the emotions of the characters, retaining the spirit of the original series while highlighting the realistic multiculturalism of contemporary Appalachia. This spirited, loving take on a classic will appeal to readers unfamiliar with Lucy Maud Montgomery’s original, and those who love Anne Shirley will be delighted by the parallels.”—Booklist

Dan in Green Gables captures the charm and sincerity of the beloved classic with a new protagonist whose infectious energy and perseverance will enthrall fans of Anne Shirley. Terciero depicts the struggles of his protagonist with tenderness, striking an excellent balance between hardship and joy: Dan in Green Gables never feels too demoralizing, nor too lighthearted … meanwhile, Claudia Aguirre’s lush illustrations capture Dan’s year in Tennessee in warm, inviting hues that imbue the characters with liveliness and depict a world you’ll want to revisit again and again.”—BookPage

Rey Terciero (also known as Rex Ogle) grew up visiting his grandparents in Tennessee, where he fell in love with the Smoky Mountains and Dolly Parton. He is a queer writer who has always been fascinated by classic literature and is enjoying reimagining old stories with modern and queer sensibilities. He is the author of the graphic novels Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy and Northranger, among others.

Claudia Aguirre is a Mexican lesbian comic-book artist and writer. She is a cofounder of Boudika Comics, where she self-publishes comics, and is a GLAAD Media Award nominee and Eisner Award nominee.

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