Girl on Fire (graphic novel)

*This article is about the graphic novel. You may be looking for the album, the song, or the tour.*

### **Genre**

Coming of age
Fantasy

### **ISBN**

9780063029569

***Girl on Fire*** is a coming-of-age graphic novel co-written and created by Alicia Keys and Andrew Weiner. Published through HarperCollins on March 1, 2022, it was based on Keys hit single, "Girl on Fire", with chapter titles named after her songs.

In the novel, a 14-year-old girl named Lola discovers her telekinetic powers.

## Credits

* Alicia Keys - Creator, writer
* Andrew Weiner - Creator, writer
* Brittney Williams - Illustrator
* D. Forrest Fox - Inks
* Ronda Pattison - Colors
* Saida Temofonte - Lettering
* Frank Pittarese - Editor

## Background

On August 31, HarperCollins Publishers announced the upcoming novel. In Keys' official statement, she said:

> When I wrote 'Girl On Fire,' I knew I was writing it for that girl in the way back row who needed someone to tell her there's nothing you can't do, that nothing is impossible. When Andrew and I came up with the idea of translating the song into a young adult graphic novel, I knew that I wanted it to be about a girl coming to realize the strength she's always had. There's a little Lolo in all of us—we all have the power inside to do what we never even thought we could—and I'm so proud and crazy excited to be able to share her story with you. You're going to fall in love with Lolo.
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## Dedication

AK & AW: This is dedicated to everybody discovering their superpower. Never hold back!

BW: For my parents, James and Teresa Williams, who endlessly support me as a creative.

## Official synopsis

Lolo Wright always thought she was just a regular fourteen-year-old dealing with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with his studies; her dad's business constantly teeters on the edge of trouble; and her mother . . . she left long ago. But then Lolo's world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a dangerous case of mistaken identities. Staring down the barrel, with no one else to help, Lolo discovers powers she never knew she had. Using only her mind, she literally throws the cop out of the way.

Problem is that secrets like Lolo's don't stay a secret for long. Skin, a dangerous dealer with designs on taking over the neighborhood, hears of Lolo's telekinetic abilities and decides that he needs her in his crew. Skin might not have Lolo's powers, but he's got nothing to lose and is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. And what he wants is Lolo.

Lolo's not willing to let Skin use her to hurt the people—and neighborhood—that she loves. But it's going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up for what's right, especially after Lolo's mom returns suddenly and turns Lolo's whole world upside-down. For too long, it's true, Lolo's had her head in the clouds, but this time, it's on her . . . and she's not backing down.

## Chapter list

1. Perfect Way to Die
2. When a Girl Can't Be Herself No More
3. You Don't Know My Name
4. Brand New Me
5. So Done
6. Underdog
7. Where Do We Go from Here?
8. Fallin'
9. Girl on Fire
10. Epilogue: What You Do for Love

## References

1. ↑ "Alicia Keys adapts 'Girl On Fire' into young adult novel". September 1, 2021.