The literary and audiovisual phenomenon of Alice Oseman is consolidated in Argentina with a special event that took place on Saturday December 13th in Barrancas de Belgrano. There hundreds of readers of the saga Heart stopper and other works by the author came together to record a collective message to the British writer.
The goal was to achieve his visit to the International Book Fair in Buenos Aires in 2026 and show you directly the enthusiasm of your community in the country. The movement reflects the reach and influence of Oseman’s creations on the lives of young people and adults, as well as his central position in the Argentine cultural scene.
Since its birth as a webcomic in 2016, the story of Heart stopper went several ways: it became a series of graphic novels, expanded its universe to include prose novels and came to the screen through a series in Netflix. The impact of Oseman’s work goes beyond the literary and goes beyond organizing meetings, proliferation of reading clubs, production of content in networks, and fostering debates about diversity, identity, and youth well-being. Heartstopper and the other titles offer stories in which sexual diversity, friendship, love and mental health circulate naturally, far away from the stigmas of other generations and formats.
The British author also became a figure who, beyond her books, managed to mobilize fan clubs, create spaces for exchange and open debates about contemporary literature for young people.
On their official website Alice Oseman points out that his main novels –Lonely, Radio silence, This is what I was born for And Loveless – are independent of each other and can be read in any order. He recommends readers choose the title that interests them most, according to the plot and characters each presents. Although these stories are set in the same Heartstopper universe, they develop autonomously and without prior knowledge of other books.
The short novels this winter And Nick and Charlie They expand the universe of Solitaire And Heart stopperbut they can easily be read separately, both for those who already know the characters and for those approaching the world of Oseman for the first time.
Regarding the graphic series Heart stopperthe author recommends following the chronological order suggested by the volumes, since each one accompanies the development of the relationship between them step by step Charlie Springs And Nick Nelson. Although Heartstopper and Solitaire have the same characters and settings, their stories are completely different and can be read in any order. According to the author, Heartstopper takes place a year before Solitaire in narrative chronology, although it was published later.
The internal chronology of the books does not respond to specific dates: Oseman chooses to set his stories in the “present” of the moment of writing, making each book essentially timeless and close to its current readers.
- Heart stopperVolumes 1 to 5 (graphic novels in a row)
- this winter (short novel)
- Solitaire (Novel)
- Nick and Charlie (short novel)
- Heart stopper Volume 6 (if available)
- Radio silence (independent novel)
- This is what I was born for (independent novel)
- Loveless (independent novel)
For those who want an even more immersive experience, there are complementary titles such as Heartstopper: The Album or special editions as well as interactive image materials published by the author herself.
The event, taking place on December 13th this year, highlights the connection between Argentine readers and the global phenomenon of Heart stopper. The publisher VRYAresponsible for local publication, promotes the recording of a collective video to express the desire to have something Alice Oseman at the next book fair. Melisa CorbetoTranslator and editor of Saga for Latin America, she accompanies this initiative and shares its impact and enthusiasm on social networks.
In Argentina, Oseman’s books – especially Heartstopper – act as an access point to stories about diversity, belonging and affection, far from tragic or punitive approaches. The positive and everyday representation of LGBTQ+ life, inclusion and emotional support They appear as central reasons for identifying readers of different ages.
On the other hand, the universe created by Oseman was also adapted to a series he ran Netflix. Heart stopper – with Joe Locke (Charlie)And Kit Connor (Nick) – gained followers around the world and increased its distribution in Spanish-speaking countries. The first three seasons correspond to the five volumes published so far. The journey of Nick and Charlie On the small screen, it accompanied the growth of a part of the audience, supported by the performances of the main actors and the author’s faithful look at her own universe.
The conclusion of the protagonists’ story is planned through a final film instead of a fourth season, which will be built around the sixth volume of the comic and the story “Nick and Charlie”. Alice Oseman will be directly involved in the filming, both in the script and in the production. The premiere of this film marks the end of a cycle that redefined the way literature and audiovisual media address teenage love and diversity.
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