Allison Tran

Every one of our picks on the Best 2025 Graphic Novel list, ranging from early readers to adaptations of popular kid lit prose, has illustrations to be pored over and a narrative to be enjoyed.

Cozy fantasies, immigration stories, and reimagined classics—2024’s Best Graphic Novels list isn’t just a collection of 25 unforgettable reads, it’s a showcase of comics that push storytelling to new heights.

Children often turn to stories to make sense of the world, so books addressing COVID-19 can help them better understand their own experiences. Not only are these 12 titles relevant to contemporary readers, they paint a valuable picture of this historic event for future generations and will stand the test of time.

Kadohata reflects on winning the Newbery, writing longhand, and how her work has enriched her connection to her Japanese American parents and their experience. 

Twenty-four exceptional titles made SLJ's list of the best picture books published in 2020.