Graphic Novels
This beautifully illustrated tale makes some missteps but will nevertheless resonate among fans of action-packed fantasy.
PREMIUM
Lily the Thief. tr. from Finnish
Collections willing to overlook the title’s mature themes will find this an engaging, humorous adventure that doesn’t skimp on conflict.
Children figuring out where they fit in will appreciate this stunning work that does double duty as an absorbing adventure and a gentle musing on gender identity, family, and acceptance.
PREMIUM
The Gang of the Feline Sun
There are plenty of more compelling graphic novels for kitty enthusiasts. Skip this one in favor of Drew Brockington’s “CatStronauts,” Ashley Spires’s “Binky the Space Cat,” or Georgia Dunn’s “Breaking Cat News.”
Fourteen outstanding titles made SLJ's list of the best graphic novels for children and teens published in 2019.
Henry cites Calvin and Hobbes as an influence, and the similarities are clear. Though lovable, self-assured Wallace is a worthy successor to Calvin, he’s a strong hero in his own right, and Wallace the Brave is bound to be a future classic.
PREMIUM
Diana: Princess of the Amazons
A young Wonder Woman leads a playful, emotionally astute morality tale about the responsibilities children and adults have to each other. For comics fans and newcomers alike.
PREMIUM
TAMBA, Child Soldier
Exploring violence, trauma, guilt, and forgiveness, this fictionalized account of an African child soldier, infused with a thin ray of hope, will speak to readers’ shared humanity.
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