Graphic Novels

The manga that made our best-of-the-year list all have a little something extra: high school stories that go a bit deeper, a classic series published in a gorgeous hardcover edition, animal tales filled with heart and humor.

Latinx creators have been receiving more recognition in recent years, and there is now a flourishing Latinx comics scene that includes a strong body of work for young people.

Fifteen books made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2020. 

Fans of Nathan Hale can cross the country alongside the best-selling author this month. With stops from Boston to Honolulu, the virtual tour celebrates Blades of Freedom, book 10 in Hale’s "Hazardous Tales" series of graphic novels.

SLJ's full Best Books 2020 list will be revealed on November 23, but check out a few of the titles that earned this year's honor.

From the very beginning, comics have been a part of the Star Wars franchise. Check out these intergalactic must-read manga titles for teens.

Tackling a variety of topics important to school librarians and all educators, these presentations, discussions, and panels are available for viewing. 

Graphic novelist Joel Christian Gill speaks about his graphic novels on Black history as well as the challenges of adapting Ibram X. Kendi's Stamped from the Beginning.

Though debates abound about whether graphic novel adaptations can live up to their source material, readers don't need to choose; these titles, aimed at a variety of readers, can be read alongside the original works for enhanced understanding.