Graphic Novels

The Tea Dragon Society book cover

The Tea Dragon Society

O'Neill, Katie (Cartoonist), author, illustrator.

jGRAPHIC NOVEL O'Neill
Graphic Novels, LGBTQ+

After discovering a lost Tea Dragon in the marketplace, apprentice blacksmith Greta learns about the dying art form of Tea Dragon caretaking from the kind tea shop owners.

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This adorable graphic novel series is ultimate spring vibes--full of whimsy, bright colors, and beautiful stories of friendship, reading it feels like a late-spring picnic. -Bailey

The magic fish book cover

The magic fish

Trung, Le Nguyen, author.

GRAPHIC NOVEL Trung
Young Adult, Graphic Novels

"Real life isn't a fairytale. But Tíên still enjoys reading his favorite stories with his parents from the books he borrows from the local library. It's hard enough trying to communicate with your parents as a kid, but for Tíên, he doesn't even have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. Is there a Vietnamese word for what he's going through? Is there a way to tell them he's gay?"--

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This lovely graphic novel is perfect for spring, with a beautiful color pallet and a delightful story of a boy trying to share himself through stories. -Bailey

Drama book cover

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina, author.

jGRAPHIC NOVEL Telgemeier
Graphic Novels

Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.

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Somehow I have yet to read ANY Raina Telgemeier!? I need to rectify this in 2023. -Casey

Lore Olympus book cover

Lore Olympus

Smythe, Rachel (Comics artist), author, artist.

GRAPHIC NOVEL Smythe Lore
Graphic Novels, Fantasy

A reimagining of Persephone and Hades' story from Greek mythology. Scandalous gossip, wild parties, toxic relationships, power plays, and sex are all part of the lives of the gods that Persephone must navigate to find her own power.

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Snow, glass, apples book cover

Snow, glass, apples

Gaiman, Neil, author.

GRAPHIC NOVEL Gaiman
Graphic Novels, Fantasy

"A not-so-evil queen is terrified of her monstrous stepdaughter and determined to repel this creature and save her kingdom from a world where happy endings aren't so happily ever after. From the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, Nebula award-winning, and New York Times bestselling writer Neil Gaiman comes this graphic novel adaptation by Colleen Doran"--

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I've read surprisingly little of Neil Gaiman's extensive catalog and am going to do something about that in 2023. This title is right up my alley too! -Casey

Crumbs book cover

Crumbs

Stirling, Danie, author, artist.

GRAPHIC NOVEL Stirling
Graphic Novels, Fantasy

"Falling in love just got sweeter in this charming, romantic YA graphic novel. Ray, a young seer struggling with her powers, discovers first love and friendship in her town's magic bakery."--Amazon.com

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A career in books : a novel about friends, money, and the occasional duck bun book cover

A career in books : a novel about friends, money, and the occasional duck bun

Kate Gavino

GRAPHIC NOVEL Gavino
Graphic Novels

"Shirin, Nina, and Silvia have just gotten their first jobs in publishing, at a University Press, a traditional publisher, and a trust-fund kid's "indie" publisher, respectively. And it's... great? They know they're paying their dues and the challenges they meet (Shirin's boss just assumes she knows Cantonese, Nina cannot get promoted by sheer force of will, and Silvia has to deal with daily microaggressions) are just part of "a career in books." When they meet their elderly neighbor, Veronica Vo, and discover she's a Booker Prize winner dubbed the "Tampax Tolstoy" by the press, each woman finds a thread of inspiration from Veronica's life to carry on her own path. And the result is full of twists and revelations that surprise not only the reader but the women themselves." --publisher's website.

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A coming of adulthood story about three best friends, all three Asian-American women in their 20s, navigating entry level publishing jobs and sharing an small Brooklyn apartment. I enjoyed this wonderfully detailed graphic slice of life story, and particularly identified with their hilarious and pop culture-heavy dialogue, as well as their frequent celebrations of good food and drink. Read this if you want to feel like you are part of this strong friendship of smart women, and/or want to peek into the not exactly glamorous publishing world of New York City. -Mari

Star Wars. The Mandalorian, Season 1 book cover

Star Wars. The Mandalorian, Season 1

Rodney (Producer) Barnes

COMIC Star Wars Mandalorian Season 1
Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Adventure

"Din Djarin, the armored bounty hunter known to friend and enemy as simply the Mandalorian, has agreed to track down a target for a mysterious ex-Imperial client who offers to pay in Beskar, a rare metal revered by Mandalorians. But when Djarin locates the target--an adorable green toddler--all bets are off! Will Djarin follow his Mandalorian code and turn over the Child? And if he doesn't, what will the consequences be?"--Back cover of Season 1, part 1.

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This is a beautiful comic version of the hit series. Learn to love Baby Yoda all over again! -Mykle

Speak up! book cover

Speak up!

Burgess, Rebecca, author, artist.

jGRAPHIC NOVEL Burgess
Graphic Novels

"Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn't understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she's always been able to express her feelings through singing and songwriting, even more so with her best friend, Charlie, who is nonbinary. Together, they've taken the internet by storm; little do Mia's classmates know that she's the viral singer Elle-Q! But while the chance to perform live for a local talent show has Charlie excited, Mia isn't so sure"

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This graphic novel is a delight, as Mia navigates not just the struggles of middle school, but also manages her secret online identity as a popular singer! Watching Mia navigate friendships and come into her own was a joy to read; this is perfect for tweens and teens, and also for adults looking to learn more about experiences of autistic teen in their life! -Bailey

Bea Wolf. book cover

Bea Wolf.

Zach Author Weinersmith


Kids, Graphic Novels, Adventure, Literary Fiction

A modern middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf, featuring a gang of troublemaking kids who must defend their tree house from a fun-hating adult who can instantly turn children into grown-ups. Listen! Hear a tale of mallow-munchers and warriors who answer candy’s clarion call! Somewhere in a generic suburb stands Treeheart, a kid-forged sanctuary where generations of tireless tykes have spent their youths making merry, spilling soda, and staving off the shadow of adulthood. One day, these brave warriors find their fun cut short by their nefarious neighbor Grindle, who can no longer tolerate the sounds of mirth seeping into his joyless adult life. As the guardian of gloom lays siege to Treeheart, scores of kids suddenly find themselves transformed into pimply teenagers and sullen adults! The survivors of the onslaught cry out for a savior―a warrior whose will is unbreakable and whose appetite for mischief is unbounded. They call for Bea Wolf.

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New middle grade graphic novel alert! Bea Wolf is a modern middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf. I would have loved to have read Bea's story in school instead of of Beo's. Even still this amazingly creative retelling also mimics the original's language by using alliteration throughout. Kids will enjoy this retelling, and not realize they’re also learning about a great classic! Plus, it was laugh out loud funny in many parts; a true delight! -Angie