July is Graphic Novels in Libraries Month!

Here's a round-up of 9 librarian recommendations from Lake Oswego Public Library. We included a few suggestions for kids, a few for teens and a few for adults.

Comics have come a long way since the days when you could only find single issues at the drugstore. Today, Lake Oswego Public Library offers an incredible range of award-winning graphic novels across all genres.

If you’ve never read a graphic novel before, you're in for a treat. Our library shelves are stocked with stunning, high-quality works for all age ranges. Plus, you can enjoy many of these vibrant stories in full color on your tablet or phone with our e-reading app, Libby.

Enjoy!

Updated July 9, 2024
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County)Lake Oswego Public Library
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A guest in the house
Carroll, Emily
Paper Book
Winner of the 2024 LA Times Book PrizeWinner of the 2024 Lammy Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Comic New York Times' Notable Book of 2023 Winner of the 2024The Doug Wright Award for Best Book In E.M. Carroll's haunting adult graphic novel horror story A...

E.M. Carroll, renowned master of horror-fantasy comics, delivers again with a psychologically tense and obsessively gripping exploration of secrets lurking within the shadows of domesticity. This graphic novel follows Abby, who marries a recently widowed dentist. The narrative delves into her journey of striving to be a good wife and mother while grappling with mounting suspicions about the enigmatic demise of her husband's first wife.

For Adults. Also available as an Ebook.

Messenger : the legend of Muhammad Ali
Bernardin, Marc
Paper Book
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Muhammad Ali, one of the most revered--and controversial--figures of the twentieth century, immortalized those words with the beauty, strength, and originality of his boxing style. Now, his epic story is retold in this gorgeous, striking graphic...

This graphic memoir captures Muhammad Ali’s meteoric rise from Cassius Clay to Olympian and heavyweight boxing champion of the world with stunning illustrations befitting his storied legacy.

For Teens. Also available as an Ebook.

Paper planes
Wood, Jennie (Comic book author)
Paper Book
Former best friends Dylan Render and Leighton Worthington attempt to successfully navigate their way through a summer camp for troubled youth. They both need a good evaluation at the camp. Otherwise, they'll be sent away, unable to attend high school with their friends. While participating in camp...

Two former best friends who have been sent to a summer camp for troubled youth are now on the cusp of starting high school, where their lives begin to diverge.

For Teens. Also available as an Ebook.

Swim team
Christmas, Johnnie
Paper Book
"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!" JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal-winning New Kid A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas! Bree can't wait for...

Bree can’t wait for her first day at her new middle school--until she’s stuck with the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree is forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. The accessible illustrations add to the humorous (and sometimes serious) moments in a story that deals with themes of friendship, perseverance, and overcoming fears.

For Kids. Also available as an Ebook.


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