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Dancing at the Pity Party
Grieving teens will find incredible solace in Feder’s story; all readers will be stirred by this wrenching yet uplifting musing. Hand this one to readers who are ready to move past Raina Telgemeier’s work and take a step closer to Lucy Knisley’s memoirs.
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Go with the Flow
This warm, candid friendship story isn’t shy about the message it’s trying to send—that periods need not be a dirty secret. Pair it with nonfiction memoir companions by Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier.
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Under the Cottonwood Tree: El Susto de la Curandera
This beautifully illustrated tale makes some missteps but will nevertheless resonate among fans of action-packed fantasy.
Best Graphic Novels 2019 | SLJ Best Books
Fourteen outstanding titles made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2019.
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The Tea Dragon Festival
A serene and delectable feast for the eyes, with a gently shared message about recognizing one’s strengths.
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Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel
Odyr vividly reimagines Orwell’s allegory of the Russian Revolution and the Stalinist Soviet Union. Recommended where this title is required reading at school.
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Little Miss P
Koyama’s campy collection presents many adult themes that he aims to destigmatize through humor. While the topics explored are important, its bizarre approach will put some readers off, limiting its audience.
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Hawking
Packed with scientific theory, this graphic biography of a scientific luminary will appeal to budding physics and cosmology enthusiasts
They Called Us Enemy
This evocative memoir shares stories of the nation’s past, draws heartbreaking parallels to the present, and serves as a cautionary tale for the future. For all readers old enough to understand the importance of our collective history.