Young Adults (Ages 12-18)

Newbery Medalist Meg Medina's YA novel comes to life in a graphic-novel edition by Mel Valentine Vargas, exploring school bullying and empowerment.

Graphic novel inspired by a true story of a Jewish immigrant helping his Japanese neighbors during WWII. A tale of friendship, community, and resilience.

Award-winning comic Witchy follows Nyneve, a young witch in a world where magic is tied to hair length. Will she join the oppressive Witch Guard or fight for her beliefs?

Kim-Joy's debut graphic novel Turtle Bread follows Yan as she navigates mental health and finds friendship through baking club. Includes illustrated recipes!

An anthology of Indigenous stories from Canada's 150 years, told through graphic novels by top Indigenous creators. Ages 12+.

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

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

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 charming graphic memoir about coming out and coming of age, filled with humor and hope. A fresh self-portrait of a young woman discovering herself."

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 growing up through college and D&D sessions in Dice & Deathtraps. Lana wants to finish the game, but newcomer Cassandra may ruin everything.

Join Link on a perilous quest to defeat evil and save Princess Zelda in the Twilight Realm. Will he find the Shadow Crystal shards in time?

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.

Join author-illustrator ND Stevenson on a candid, humorous journey through the highs and lows of being a creative human in his illustrated memoir.

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.

In Sunhead, a graphic novel by Alex Assan, high schooler Rotem grows apart from friends but finds a deep connection with classmate Ayala. A story of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

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.

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.

In this LGBTQ+ graphic novel, nerdy teen Jonah joins the baseball team for a cute boy, facing challenges and embracing his true self in high school.

"My Mom Had an Abortion" is a unique coming-of-age graphic novel about Beezus B. Murphy's evolving understanding of abortion, pop culture, and body changes.