Graphic Novels

Cartoonist Lincoln Peirce’s beloved Big Nate comic strip makes the jump to television in the new Nickelodeon animated series now available on the Paramount+ streaming service. Here’s our review.

In these works, characters with disabilities are presented as well-rounded, complex personalities.

The most challenged graphic novel this fall: Gender Queer. And the award-winning Maia Kobabe memoir remains a frequent target nationwide. Graphic novels are more vulnerable, says Jonathan Friedman of PEN America, as older people simply are less comfortable with them. 

This year, we’ve seen updates to many graphic novel series aimed at middle grade and chapter book readers. Which installments will appeal only to die-hard series fans, and which can readers pick up with no knowledge of previous books? We offer some guidance.

Three entertaining books for elementary students and middle schoolers excited about Greg Heffley's animated screen debut.

While the popularity of manga ticked up sharply in 2020, it really took off in 2021. Publishers are getting the hint and bringing out new titles in familiar genres, as well as some that are new to American readers. Here’s a look at 10 of our favorite manga of 2021.

From graphical COVID diaries to investigative journalism, these comics are a time capsule of the pandemic experience.

With a range of grade levels (kindergarteners to high schoolers) and genres (fantasy and horror, among others), there’s something for everyone in these 17 comics picks.

A booklist, resources, and an interview with Sasha Bouché, editor at HighWater Press.