Graphic Novels

Becker’s YA graphic novel follows a year in the life of five young adults from four countries—the U.S., Singapore, Korea, and Japan—living together in a student group house in Japan.

This manga category focuses on relationships between two women or girls, usually romances. 

Creators hone in on previously untold stories and lesser-known figures. Plus: 12 recommended titles.

It’s not surprising that with rising U.S. sales of middle grade graphic novels, publishers looked across the Atlantic for material to translate. They found, in France and Belgium, brightly colored children’s bandes dessinées.

With wide-open access for readers and custom title control for institutions, Comics Plus is a versatile digital comics collection that will serve graphic novel lovers well.

Gene Luen Yang won two Eisner Awards for Superman Smashes the Klan (Best Publication for Kids, and Best Adaptation from Another Medium) and one for Dragon Hoops (Best Publication for Teens).

The graphic novelist strives to emulate kids’ storytelling styles in his books, about Cuban American siblings who use a little magic to fight monsters.

From intimate memoirs to gripping accounts of history to fantastical tales that take teens out of this world, these graphic novels will mesmerize readers.

Check out the SLJ reviews of the Eisner-nominated graphic novels aimed at young people, as well as our coverage of these innovative and inspired titles.