Graphic Novels for Teens

Check out these great comics for teens.

Updated November 4, 2024
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Belle of the Ball
Costa, Mari.
Paper Book
A 2024 Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Comics High-school senior and notorious wallflower Hawkins finally works up the courage to remove her mascot mask and ask out her longtime crush: Regina Moreno, head cheerleader, academic overachiever, and...
Sunshine
Krosoczka, Jarrett J.
Paper Book
The extraordinary -- and extraordinarily powerful -- follow-up to Hey, Kiddo. When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going into it, Jarrett was worried:...
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."-...
Monstrous a transracial adoption story
Myer, Sarah
Paper Book
"A beautiful, courageous book." Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese A Finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize in Young Adult Literature Monstrous is poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses...
Muhammad Najem, War Reporter How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria
Najem, Muhammad.
Paper Book
A 2024 YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens * An NPR Best Book of 2023 * A 2023 NCSS Notable Social Studies Book   "Inspiring and exciting, powerful and very poignant" --Anderson Cooper   ★ "...
Heartstopper. Volume 1
Oseman, Alice
Paper Book
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. This edition features beautiful two-color artwork. Now streaming on Netflix! Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to...
Family style memories of an American from Vietnam
Pham, Thien
Paper Book
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist Eisner Award Winner for Best Graphic MemoirAn NPR Best Books of 2023 A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in America, perfect for fans of American...
The Librarian of Auschwitz The Graphic Novel
Rubio, Salva.
Paper Book
Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this graphic novel tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust. Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken...
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...
Bomb the race to build--and steal--the world's most dangerous weapon
Sheinkin, Steve
Paper Book
A riveting graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning nonfiction book, Bomb--the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War. In December of 1938, a chemist in a...
Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice
Smith, Tommie.
Paper Book
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon...
The Tryout A Graphic Novel
Soontornvat, Christina.
Paper Book
STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of Smile, New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends. "A captivating...
Brooms
Walls, Jasmine
Paper Book
YALSA TOP 10 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS BEST OF THE YEAR: Booklist · Kirkus · Polygon · Chicago Public Library · New York Public Library 3 STARS: ★ PW ★ Booklist &...

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