Graphic Novels for Teens
From superheroes to real life stories -- these graphic novels will pull you in! MS = books for middle school readers. (Updated October 2019)
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Bingo Love
If you fell in love at first site, but your parents forbid it...how long could you carry that feeling as a secret? Could you someday find the strength to let it grow?
Format: Graphic Novel
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A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities
Confused about the gender spectrum and where you (or someone you care about) might fall on it? This book will help you better understand queerness, gender expression, dysphoria, asexuality, coming out, and relationship basics.
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Skyward
Earth's gravity has alarmingly dropped, leaving people able to fly through the air...but at risk of losing contact with the ground forever. Willa's dad was working on a secret plan to restore gravity, which got him killed. Now she is determined to solve the mystery of his death, and get his plans into the right hands.
Format: Graphic Novel
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Blackbird
No one believes that Nina has discovered a hidden magical world. When a giant beast kidnaps her sister, she knows she must prove that magic exists in order to get her back.
Format: Graphic Novel
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Our Dreams at Dusk
Feeling alone and depressed, Tasuke discovers a drop-in club for LGBTQ+ community.
Format: Graphic Novel
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Hey, Kiddo
Heartbreaking true life memoir of a kid growing up not realizing his mom is an addict. MS
Format: Graphic Novel
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Escape From Syria
Anna is walking home from school, when an explosion tears her world apart. The political situation had been bad before, but this was the last straw for her family, who escape to a refugee camp. Here too, life is hard, so when an opportunity to move to Canada becomes available, Anna and her family leave behind everything familiar for a new life.
Format: Graphic Novel
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Operatic
What would you pick if you had to "choose a song for this moment in your life and write about it?" Charlie chooses the diva Maria Callas, who was loved or hated by all who heard her sing. MS
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I Am Alfonso Jones
Killed by a off-duty police officer while shopping, the ghost of 15 year old Alfonso travels the subway, watching his friends and family fight for justice.
Format: Graphic Novel
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Komi Can't Communicate
Komi's anxiety keeps being misinterpreted as standoffish, until Tadano realizes the truth and vows to help her reach her goal of making 100 friends.
Format: Graphic Novel
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