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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Sugar Falls
Based on the true story of Indigenous elder Betty Ross, this is the story of residential schools in Canada and the trauma inflicted on Native youth.
Format: Graphic Novel
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The Greatest Thing
Winifred starts sophomore year anxious because her two best friends have transferred away to private school. But soon enough, she meets new friends in her art class. She wants to fully connect with them, but there is a secret she’s not ready to tell.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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You Know, Sex
An inclusive, fun, and compassionate graphic novel documenting the ins and outs of sex—pleasure, consent, power, joy, gender, experience, race, ability, and much more.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Artie and the Wolf Moon
When Artie discovers that her mom is a werewolf, family secrets begin to unravel.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Four Faces of the Moon
Based on the author's stop motion animation film, this documents an Indigenous photographer’s journey back in time to learn more about her ancestors.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Squad
After moving to Silicon Valley, Becca is suspicious when she is recruited to join the circle of popular girls. Is this genuine friendship or is there a more sinister plan afoot?
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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The Avant-Guards
A small liberal arts school has the opportunity to start their own basketball team. Against all the odds, the players bring their varied backgrounds and strengths together to create a whole new sense of teamwork and family.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Mooncakes
Nova is a young witch training under her grandmothers. Tam is her long lost childhood crush roaming the woods as a werewolf. When their paths cross once again, feelings are stoked and the two friends turned more must collaborate to defeat evil forces at foot.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Frieren
After defeating the demon king and ushering in a period of peace and prosperity, Frieren the elf mage begins to grapple with outliving her friends and finding meaning in her existence.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: All copies in use
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Dragon Hoops
In this graphic memoir, Gene is a high school teacher with a love of comics and superheroes and a strong aversion to sports. Then his school’s basketball team captures his heart and he sets out to document their unusual rise to dominance.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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