Young Adults (Ages 12-18)

Graphic novel inspired by true story of Jewish immigrant helping Japanese neighbors during WWII. Explores friendship, adversity, and community.

Winner of the 2020 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Online Comic & 2020 Gold Ledger Award Recipient. Witchy follows Nyneve as she navigates a world where magic is tied to hair length.

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

Unordinary from WEBTOON: John, a normal teen in a world of superpowers, must navigate high school's dangerous social hierarchy while hiding his secret past.

Kim-Joy's debut graphic novel "Turtle Bread" follows Yan as she discovers the power of friendship and baking in a supportive community. Features illustrated recipes.

Join Tristan & Lancelot on an epic quest to find Merlin in this queer Arthurian romance. Sparks fly as Camelot faces its darkest threat.

An Indigenous graphic novel anthology exploring Canada's 150 years through emotional stories of wonder, battles, and survival. Featuring works by Indigenous creators.

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

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.

Ella and Madeleine embark on a romantic adventure, stealing hearts and creating chaos in this charming graphic novel set in France.

Mermaids masquerade as humans for fun, get stuck on land with no way to return to the sea. Hilarity ensues as they navigate new lives and friendships.

Delightful tale of sprites rediscovering their gardening magic, friendship, and harmony with nature in The Sprite and the Gardener by Joe Whitt and Rii Abrego.

New kid Elliot joins a coven of outcasts at his new school, only to unleash a demon during a ritual, revealing darker forces at play.

A funny, heartwarming graphic memoir about a woman's journey of coming out and coming of age, filled with self-discovery, courage, and humor.

Swashbuckling YA graphic novel with magical twist & enemies-to-lovers romance. Ferra's porcelain skin & Brig's pirate past lead to high-seas adventure.

Friends navigate college and life changes through their weekly game of Dice & Deathtraps. Lana wants to finish the original campaign but newcomer Cassandra may jeopardize everything.

Link must defeat evil to save Princess Zelda. Journey through Hyrule, overcome doubts, save villagers, and find shards of the Shadow Crystal in the Shadow Realm.

YA sapphic graphic novel: Princess needs marriage alliance, but marries Queen Salira instead. Swords, magic, and political intrigue ensue.

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.

A beautifully illustrated graphic memoir about how sports shaped one girl's life in the 1980s, highlighting the impact of Title IX on women's history.

YALSA 2024 Great Graphic Novels meets Texas Maverick Reading List in a queer horror romp. Kat and Mari uncover dark secrets in a mysterious Texas town.

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.

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.

From author-illustrator ND Stevenson, a captivating memoir of his creative journey filled with highs and lows, wit, wisdom, and vulnerability.