Young Adults (Ages 12-18)

Friends face challenges as they navigate college and relationships while trying to finish their D&D campaign. Will new players shake up their dynamic?

Link must defeat evil in his quest to help Princess Zelda, journeying to save Hyrule from the Shadow King and finding the shards of the Shadow Crystal.

YA graphic novel with sword fighting, political intrigue & magic. Princess needs a marriage alliance, but unknowingly accepts proposal from mysterious queen.

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.

YALSA 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens meets Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List in a queer horror romp as two girls uncover dark secrets in a haunted Texas town.

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

Join Juniper and Hadley on a magical adventure to save their furry friends in Fern Haught's enchanting graphic novel, The Baker and the Bard. Perfect for fans of Tea Dragon Society and Animal Crossing. 🍄✨

Charlie struggles at new arts school until she joins terrible basketball team. From Carly Usdin and Noah Hayes, a comedy about finding your place.

Queer teen graphic novel Sunhead follows Rotem as she connects with a shy classmate over their shared love of a book series, exploring friendship and self-discovery along the way.

A sci-fi drama of a girl from space, a boy with no flavor, an alien artifact, and a love that transcends light years as they navigate life on Earth.

After her family is killed by aliens, Colleen forms a makeshift family with rebels to save her niece in Shattered Warrior by Sharon Shinn and Molly Knox Ostertag.

Teenager Boo with pink hair and a vivid imagination dreams of magical adventures. When new student Mimi arrives, Boo explores a new side of herself.

Inner-city youths gain powers to talk with animals & fight a billionaire oil tycoon to save the planet in "Planeta Blu," a comic by Tem Blessed & Michael LaRiccia.

Dylan and Leighton face challenges at a troubled youth summer camp as they work to save their friendship and protect their futures.

Raquel falls in love with a senior artist in this gentle, joyous coming-of-age story set in Portugal. Beautifully told in prose poems and illustrations.

Nerdy gay teen joins high school baseball team for cute boy, faces challenges on and off field while embracing his identity. LGBTQ+ graphic novel.

"My Mom Had an Abortion: A coming-of-age tale of self-discovery and understanding, illustrated by Tatiana Gill. Beezus navigates society's views on abortion and her own body changes."

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 March: Book One! Congressman John Lewis's powerful graphic novel brings the civil rights movement to life for a new generation.

2000s goth teen Liv finds solace in a new town's mall as she navigates high school, self-acceptance, and true friendship in this YA graphic novel.

A modern reimagining of Greek mythology, "Lore Olympus" follows Persephone as she navigates scandal, romance, and power dynamics among the gods.

FORBES Best Graphic Novel 2019. A tale of young love as Freddy navigates toxic relationships and discovers the importance of healthy ones.

Kiss Number 8: A funny, sharp-edged graphic novel about a teen discovering her sexuality and family secrets, with numerous literary accolades.

Don and Sam, high school fighters in love, must battle exes and rival teams to survive a whirlwind of chaos and punches in the name of love.