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Winner of the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award. A powerful memoir by Tommie Smith on his iconic Olympic protest.

"Beautifully illustrated graphic memoir by Navied Mahdavian explores identity, belonging, and life in rural Idaho with humor and honesty. NPR praised the book."

An anthology of Indigenous stories from Canada's 150 years. Graphic novel explores post-apocalyptic survival and psychic battles. A must-read for ages 12 and up.

Unlikely female samurai duo battles demons and confronts inner turmoil in this edgy and hilarious young adult graphic novel.

Graphic memoir by George Takei about his childhood in American concentration camps during WWII. A tale of courage, loyalty, and love in the face of adversity.

A powerful and poignant graphic memoir by Darrin Bell, exploring the impact of racism and police violence on Black boys growing up in America.

A stunning graphic novel about a boy's struggle to come out to his Vietnamese immigrant parents through fairy tales. Family, identity, and the power of stories.

An ALA Alex Award-winning graphic memoir about a mixed-race teen finding community in punk rock amid racism and violence in 1980s California desert.

A stunning graphic novel by Wendy Xu follows Clem, a young inventor on Mars, as she falls for a lifelike AI and questions freedom and autonomy.

An epic graphic novel fantasy reimagining the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology. Kai Song dreams of being a warrior, but faces challenges due to her rumored connection to a nine-tailed fox demon. Set in sixteenth-century Korea, The Fox Maidens is a powerful story about identity and fighting for your place in the world.

Award-winning graphic novel history of the Black Panther Party, founded in 1966. Explores their impact through social programs and activism.

National Book Award-winning history of racist ideas in America, adapted into a graphic novel by Ibram X. Kendi and Joel Christian Gill. A powerful look at the impact of racism on American life.

Squad: a feminist horror graphic novel where a new girl joins a popular clique of werewolves to hunt predatory boys. But things get complicated as morality is questioned.

Inner-city youths gain powers to talk to animals and fight to save the world from pollution and an evil oil tycoon with the help of the animal kingdom. Adventure, activism, and teamwork collide in Planeta Blu!

"Roaming: A graphic novel by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki captures the magic and turmoil of a spontaneous queer romance in New York City. A masterpiece in urban storytelling."

Grace Mendes enters the world of pillow fighting with the PFF, facing her insecurities and becoming the fierce Cinderhella in this YA graphic novel.

Love, demons, and witchcraft collide in this enchanting tale of self-discovery as Nova and her childhood crush, Tam, navigate magic and family ties.

Monstrous is a powerful YA graphic memoir by a Korean-American girl who uses art and fandom to combat racist bullying. A moving story of resilience and identity.

Messy Roots is a hilarious and heartfelt graphic memoir about finding identity amidst cultural shifts, queerness, and COVID-19. A must-read!

Award-winning conclusion to the MARCH trilogy follows John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement as they fight for racial equality and voting rights.

Don't miss the sequel to the #1 bestseller March: Book One! John Lewis continues the civil rights movement in this powerful graphic novel.

Max, a trans high school student, learns he's descended from Magical Girls and must save the world from evil with his friends in Magical Boy.

John Lewis' graphic novel trilogy, March, vividly recounts his lifelong fight for civil rights, from Alabama to Congress, reflecting on the broader movement.

YA graphic memoir about Korean-American girl's coming-of-age and coming home story between NJ and Seoul. Resilience, mental health, and art intersect in this stunning debut.