Brigid Alverson

These seven series about supernatural creatures are more humorous than scary and often emphasize acceptance.

In these recent releases, text and visuals complement each other to explain complicated concepts such as historical battles and biological cycles. 

These seven works range from spin-offs of classic Japanese manga to completely original stories rendered with manga-style storytelling.

In these stories, some grandparents are kind and loving, others carry the trauma of their past. Often, kids turn to them when they feel their parents won’t understand.

From a fire-breathing corgi to bunnies with wings, characters in these fantasy titles for elementary and middle school readers hold strong appeal.  

Teamwork, competition, and the glory of team sports drive these graphic novel stories for elementary through high school readers.

Korean and Chinese comics reach English-language readers.

U.S. publishers step up to provide age-appropriate new releases for 8- to 12-year-olds. 

Nine popular series for elementary and middle grade readers.