After more than 30 years as a beloved favorite, Junie B. is coming to graphic novels—with fun, full color adaptations that gives kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones!

The Junie B. Jones Graphic Novel Series:
JUNIE B. JONES AND THE STUPID SMELLY BUS #1
by Barbara Park
adapted by Colleen AF Venable
art by Honie Beam
Random House, April 2025
(via Writers House)

Meet the teacher day? Check! Fun, new classroom? Check! Shiny new first day of school shoes? Check! Meet Junie B. Jones! The B stands for Beatrice. Except she doesn’t like Beatrice. She just likes B. and that’s all. Junie B. is almost six. Almost six is when you go to kindergarten. And TODAY is Junie B.’s first day of school! Only guess what? Junie B. does NOT want to ride the school bus home. It smells on the bus. Plus also, what if there are meanies on the bus who might pour chocolate milk on your head?! In fact, what if Junie B.’s so scared of the bus that when it’s time to go home…she doesn’t?!

After more than 30 years as a beloved favorite, the world’s funniest kindergartner is coming to graphic novels—with brand-new, full-color adaptations that bring to Junie B. to life for a new generation of readers and give kids even more ways to laugh—and read—with Junie B. Jones!

Barbara Park (1947-2013) was beloved by millions as the author of the wildly popular Junie B. Jones series. She left a legacy of laughter and reading.

Colleen AF (Ann Felicity) Venable is the author of many kids books, including the Katie the Catsitter series. Colleen discovered Junie B. as a young babysitter and says, « I instantly fell in love. I don’t think any character in literature connects with me as much! »

Honie Beam (pronounced honey) is making her graphic novel debut with Junie B. Jones. Honie grew up reading Junie B. and is excited to be on the team! When she’s not illustrating, Honie can be found playing the mandolin and doodling dragons on important tax documents.