Nancy McKay

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Kazimir Lee | GRAPHIC NOVELS,  Mar 28, 2025

This hopeful coming-of-age graphic novel is a solid purchase for YA collections.

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Extra Large

Tyler Page | REVIEWS+,  Feb 01, 2025

This coming-of-age memoir addresses body image in males, a topic not often found in middle school books, making it a solid purchase for libraries to fill that gap.
Visitations
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Visitations

Corey Egbert | REVIEWS+,  Dec 01, 2024

Inspired by true events, this heartfelt memoir touches on deep issues of religion, mental illness, and family estrangement and is a must-buy for all libraries with YA graphic novel collections.
Milk Without Honey
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Milk Without Honey

Hanna Harms | REVIEWS+,  Sep 01, 2024

A must-buy for graphic novel collections that feature nonfiction, as it includes an important directive about our connection to our ecosystem that could spur readers to action.
Sink or Swim
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Sink or Swim

Lee Durfey-Lavoie | GRAPHIC NOVELS,  Jun 01, 2024

This graphic novel about anxiety, body image, and queerness is a recommended purchase for middle school library shelves.

Bunt!: Striking Out on Financial Aid
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Bunt!: Striking Out on Financial Aid

Ngozi Ukazu | GRAPHIC NOVELS,  Feb 01, 2024

This breezy graphic novel tries a bit too hard to check all the boxes, but nevertheless is a charming story that will have readers rooting for Molly to persevere against the odds.YA Manga
Layers: A Memoir
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Layers: A Memoir

Pénélope Bagieu | GRAPHIC NOVELS,  Oct 01, 2023

This heartfelt, autobiographical graphic novel is an affirming and witty look into the joys and struggles of growing up, and is a highly recommended purchase but is best suited for adults and older teens.
Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

Sarah Myer | NONFICTION,  Jun 01, 2023

For fans of Jarrett Krosoczka’s Hey, Kiddo and Robin Ha’s Almost American Girl, this coming-of-age memoir will appeal to youth who are struggling with their identity. This engaging graphic novel is a recommended purchase for all libraries.
Paper Planes

Paper Planes

Jennie Wood | GRAPHIC NOVELS,  Apr 01, 2023

Strong character growth, welcome diversity, and the bittersweet lesson that some friendships don’t last forever make this a must-buy for all libraries.
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