Press

National Lists

New York Times Bestseller (Nat Enough)
Canadian Bestselling Author (Absolutely Nat)
Named a 2020 Best Graphic Novels by the Washington Post (Nat Enough)
Sakura Award Nominee (Nat Enough)
Best New Graphic Novel of 2020, SheKnows.com (Nat Enough)
”A Mighty Girl” Recommended Book (Nat Enough)
”A Mighty Girl” Community Pick (Nat Enough)
Apple Most Anticipated Books of 2023 (Nat for Nothing)
Canadian Bestselling Author (Nat for Nothing)

Press

“The year’s best YA books included Maria Scrivan’s “Nat Enough.” -Washington Post, Nat Enough

”What elevates Maria Scrivan’s graphic novel is the refreshing honesty with which it approaches the subject matter. The tone is instructive but not preachy, as Natalie develops her talents as a cartoonist and discovers her individuality, which brings her not only the acceptance of others but more importantly, self-acceptance. Scrivan renders the highs and heartbreaks of early adolescence straightforwardly and with compassion.” -Financial Times, Nat Enough

With the humor and illustrative style of a daily newspaper comic, debuting creator Scrivan’s story of middle school minefields is gentle and timeless. -Publishers Weekly, Nat Enough

Scrivan’s exuberant, comic strip–esque art and simple dialogue will entice a range of readers, who will relate to Nat’s insecurities... -School Library Journal, Nat Enough

"One of the highlights of the Nat series has been the way Scrivan brings her well-honed skills as a syndicated daily newspaper cartoonist to the drawing table…An absolute joy to behold.”, -Comics Beat, Forget Me Nat

A heartfelt story. -Kirkus Reviews, Nat Enough

"As with the first volume, Scrivan’s cartoony artwork is bubbly and colorful, making for another fun and thoughtful middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Shannon Hale’s Real Friends (2017) or Lucy Knisley’s Stepping Stones (2020)." -Booklist, Forget Me Nat

"If you are looking for a funny, readable book that explores some extremely relatable growing pains, then Nat Enough and Forget Me Nat will be right up your alley. And for those middle school readers who might feel like they’re alone in the challenges they face with friendship and romance, this series will show them that nothing could be further from the truth." -Comics Beat, Nat Enough and Forget Me Nat

Selected Articles

Boston.com
https://www.boston.com/culture/books/2024/10/04/maria-scrivan-is-reliving-middle-school-so-you-dont-have-to/

CT Public Radio Where We Live
https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-08-15/graphic-novels-do-more-than-just-entertain-cartoonists-say-they-help-form-emotional-connections

All is Nat Lost Interview Comicsbeat
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-maria-scrivan-on-all-is-nat-lost/

Nat for Nothing Cover Reveal on Comicsbeat
https://www.comicsbeat.com/cover-reveal-attack-of-the-doubt-gremlins-in-nat-for-nothing/?amp

Financial Times (JPG)

The Week Junior
(PDF)

Baker and Taylor's Growing Minds Author Spotlight (PDF)
Download: PDF

Washington Post (
PDF)
Names Nat Enough "A Most Anticipated Graphic Novel for 2020"

School Library Journal: Teen Librarian Toolbox Post-It Note Reviews ( PDF)
http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2020/04/post-it-reviews-3/

Smash Pages Q&A (PDF)
http://smashpages.net/2020/04/07/smash-pages-qa-maria-scrivan/?fbclid=IwAR2o8QZmIyEEtxTvzI2FvFT2eCnnncyutb8pjX07EMs4RJYpXMV9IiCHQrA |

Nat Enough launched in Italy
http://letteraturaecinema.blogspot.com/2021/05/benvenuta-alle-medie-nat-una-ragazza.html

Washington Post: Graphic Novel Trends of 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/2020-graphic-novels/2020/11/16/f8c1c876-242c-11eb-952e-0c475972cfc0_story.html​

USO Panel featuring Jim Davis, Jeff Keane, Maria Scrivan
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/uso-hosts-inaugural-mvp-con-featuring-scarlett-johansson-chris-evans-norman-reedus-jon-bernthal-and-more-301144427.html

Comics Beat: Forget Me Nat Review
https://www.comicsbeat.com/review-he-loves-me-not-in-forget-me-nat/

Mighty Girl: 65 Graphic Novels for Kids Starring Mighty
Girlshttps://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=13390&fbclid=IwAR1hganqUH5hp6zocfctspaNeDRdFt2yDTmBYOQk5kI9RWU8R8jGi5cCXc8

Sheknows.com: The New Graphic Novels of 2020 Your Kids Will Be Thrilled to Read
https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/slideshow/2290021/best-graphic-novels-kids/9/

Independent.ie: The best children's books for all ages to enjoy over the summer break
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/the-best-childrens-books-for-all-ages-to-enjoy-over-the-summer-break-39336214.html

Mom's.com
https://www.moms.com/young-adult-book-nat-enough-makes-it-to-new-york-times-best-seller-list

​Comicsbeat: 75 of the most anticipated graphic novels for Spring 2020
www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novels-for-spring-2020/

Shropshire Star (UK) (PDF)
https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/shrewsbury-entertainment/2018/03/13/cartoon-festival-hopes-to-draw-a-crowd/

Greenwich Magazine Feature (PDF)

Greenwich Time Cover Story
Greenwich_Time_Cover.pdf | Page2.pdf

Selected Podcasts

Boston.com
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1InQoLmddd3d9J4jlJTpUg?si=d32bf03b2174414c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZVNlFsBT0

CT Public Radio Where We Live
https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2024-08-08/comics-still-have-humor-but-they-are-tackle-the-hard-stuff

Self Care Savage with Scott Tatum
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hs6iKBLWNGQxxCmxukh5n?si=LJpP3_-lRViZKYzJyqyNog

Jason DeHart
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SfbPFfYs6vQ

Dr. Elisabeth Page
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mindful-happy-kids-1218516/episodes/nyt-best-selling-graphic-novel-212039417

Selected Videos

Forget Me Nat Book Launch with Jerry Craft

Words, Images, and Worlds

Mindful Happy Kids

Crossroads Columbus Author Spotlight