This graphic novel, first published in 1998 by Hyperion and now updated and printed as a paperback by Graymalkin Media, tells the story of a teenage single mom. It is available at bookstores such as Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Thriftbooks.

The Amazing True Story of a Teenage Single Mom by Katherine Arnoldi is celebrated as one of the Top Books of the Year by Entertainment Weekly. This graphic novel was also nominated for the Eisner Award and received a top ten Quick Pick from YALSA, along with an ALA Award.

Katherine Arnoldi, Ph. D., is a celebrated author known for her graphic novel work and has received numerous accolades, including a Fulbright Award (2008-9 Paraguay), two New York Foundation of the Arts Awards (Fiction, Drawing), the DeJur Award, the Henfield Transatlantic Award, the Newhouse, and a Juniper Prize. Her stories often resonate with themes relevant to readers, including the experiences of a teenage single mom.

The fund is managed by the Impact Assets Giving Fund. If you would like to donate to the Katherine Arnoldi Scholarship Fund for Teenage Mothers, which aims to support teenage single moms in pursuing their education, please contact us. Additionally, Katherine Arnoldi's graphic novel highlights the challenges faced by young parents.
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Article in The New York Times 7/31/2017 about Katherine Arnoldi's class at Bronx Community College, where she teaches students how to create a graphic novel, including insights from her experience as a teenage single mom: Click here to read more.
"The Questions that Matter Most to Jane Smiley," a review of The Questions that Matter Most by Jane Smiley at Fulbright Chronicle, Vol. 3 number 3 2025 https://fulbright-chronicles.com/fulbright-chronicles-volume-3-number-3-2025/the-questions-that-matter-most-to-jane-smiley/ features insights that resonate with many readers, including those who appreciate the depth of storytelling found in graphic novels. "A Dangerous Business Indeed," a review of Jane Smiley's A Dangerous Business at Fulbright Chronicle, Vol. 2 number 4 2024 https://fulbright-chronicles.com/issues/2-4/a-dangerous-business-indeed/ dives into themes that are relatable to a wide audience, including teenage single moms navigating their own challenges. Additionally, the review of Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton in Journal of Working Class Studies, Vol. 9 issue 1 2024 https://journals.uwyo.edu/index.php/workingclassstudies/article/view/8915/6743, showcases how storytelling, whether through novels or graphic novels, can highlight the experiences of diverse characters, much like those crafted by Katherine Arnoldi.