Graphic Memoir for KidsUnpublished

Memoirs are a great way for kids to put themselves into another person's shoes. The following books combine the appeal of stories about real people with comic artwork, making them sure to stand out for young readers.

Updated July 7, 2026

Saskatchewan Information & Library Services Consortium Regina Public Library

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Graphic Memoir for Kids

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A First Time for Everything

Santat, Dan.

Paper Book

*Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature* A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a...

Mexikid a graphic memoir

Martin, Pedro

Paper Book

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER * An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico "One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it."-...

Four eyes

Ogle, Rex

Paper Book

A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses. Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the bullies won't let him forget it. His...

El Deafo superpowered edition

Bell, Cece.

Ebook

Cece Bell's #1 New York Times Bestseller graphic novel El Deafo is the origin story of a student with hearing loss and a hearing aid becoming a superhero. A John Newbery Medal Winner Now an Apple+ Animated TV Series! ...

Real friends

Hale, Shannon.

Paper Book

"Fresh and funny." --New York Times Book Review Over 2 million copies of the Real Friends series sold! Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is...

The Tryout A Graphic Novel

Soontornvat, Christina.

Paper Book

Could anything be more mortifying than trying out for cheerleader in front of your whole grade? This hilarious, highly relatable story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. An Instant #1 Bestseller! "A captivating middle...

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina

Paper Book

Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey...

Weirdo

Weaver, Tony.

Paper Book

"A touching story of belonging." -- Publisher's Weekly, starred review"Honest, hopeful.." --Kirkus, starred review A Kirkus Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly<...

Be prepared

Brosgol, Vera

Ebook

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