Nakama Press to drop A LITTLE STEP this NOVEMBER
- keepingitgeekly
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An emotionally resonant slice-of-life is debuting this fall from Nakama Press that is inspired by the creator's own experience during their high school years. A Little Step Vol 1 by Mimi Szeto is set to release on November 4th, capturing the spark of teenage friendship and the quiet courage it takes to follow your passion across 176 pages. We have a special sneak peek of this heartfelt journey through Art, Music, and Growing Up down below!!

Creator: Mimi Szeto
A Little Step tells the story of a girl who draws and a boy who plays guitar—two teens unsure of their place in the world, yet brave enough to take a step forward, together.
Yu-kiu Lau, a fifth-year student, had always dreamed of studying at a foreign art university. However, because she feared others' critiques of her work, she couldn’t find it within herself to submit any of her creations. One day, while Yu-kiu was in the art room, she heard a beautiful guitar sound from downstairs. It turned out to be played by Ho-yuet Lee, a classmate with a questionable reputation…
“It was an incredible honor to partner with Nakama Press,” said Mimi Szeto. “For A Little Step to be my first commercially published comic and to reach English-speaking audiences—it truly felt like a strong boost of encouragement in my creative journey. I genuinely believed that the language of comics was a universal one, capable of crossing both linguistic and cultural boundaries.”
Editor Kristen Simon added, “In a time when creativity could feel like a brave leap, a shy artist and a dreaming musician found strength and courage in each other. She hesitated to share her beautiful art with the world, while he wrestled with his deep love for music and the hopes his parents had for him. Together, they navigated the journey of self-expression, friendship, and following their dreams in this beautiful story.”
A Little Step Vol. 1 hits shelves November 4, 2025. Preorder now through your local comic shop or favorite bookstore! Stay up to date with the latest from Mad Cave Studios by following along on social media or visiting madcavestudios.com for new releases, licensing news, and acclaimed creator-owned titles.
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