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This must-read will delight graphic novel fans and self-proclaimed word nerds. Readers will be eagerly anticipating the sequel the minute they finish.
A solid addition to any upper elementary/middle grade graphic novel collection, particularly those looking provide more historical fiction offerings.
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The Endless Game
An enjoyable, approachable story about being the new kid that would be a good addition to any library.
Packed with punk rock and monster fights, this graphic novel’s fun vibes will be rocking right off middle grade shelves.
Readers will love learning with this trio. A recommended first purchase.
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Aurora and the Orc
A sweet and sour look at friendship and fantasy fun, suitable for middle grade collections.
This satisfying and accessible graphic novel could readily serve as a mentor text and is an excellent book club choice for middle school students.
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The Definitive Yokai Field Guide
A necessary guide for fans of Japanese folklore and the supernatural.
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My Sister, the Freak
A fun purchase for middle school collections where graphic novels and stories about sibling dynamics are well received; the alien invasion and humor make this a great readalike for other popular graphic novel series.
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The Library of Memories
A bold, creative story, strongly recommended for upper elementary and middle school collections where graphic novels are in demand.
A must purchase companion graphic novel with cover appeal and attractive social commentary.
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Ready, Cassette, Go!
A tale of growth and friendship as old as rock and roll, styled smartly for a new generation of readers.
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Opting Out
From the creator of Gender Queer comes a tween friendly gateway to the topics of gender identity and expression.
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Journey to Tomioka
A moving exploration of survival in the shadow of disaster, this will be at home on the shelf of any middle or high school.
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The Pancake Trap
A creative premise with a sweet emotional center that doesn’t quite overcome its pacing issues. A solid choice for fans of offbeat mysteries, though not a first-purchase priority.
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Finish Lines
This insightful view into how to deal with setbacks at all stages of life is a recommended purchase for collections serving teens.
For fans of Heartstopper and other sweet LGBTQIA+ romances, as well as anyone looking for a story about what it’s like to live with an invisible disability.
A fantastic, niche addition for school libraries looking to engage reluctant readers, those beginning their independent reading journeys, or soccer-obsessed students who appreciate visual absurdity.
An adorable introduction on how to tell fact from fiction that deserves a place on bookshelves. A recommended first purchase.
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Someday Perfect
Subtle and sensitive, a meaningful read for teens struggling to reconcile feelings of faith and self-conception.
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Everything Amplified
A welcome tale on coping with the difficulties of teenage life through music; this would be a hit with fans of Alice Oseman’s “Heartstopper” books.
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The Book of Murmurs
An epic, immersive graphic novel that will resonate with nature and folktale enthusiasts alike.
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Sunflowers and Lavender
A quick-paced, light-hearted romance that would be of particular interest to queer teens who enjoy shoujo manga or comics in the style of Eunnie’s If You’ll Have Me.
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Cosmic Girls, Vol. 1
An excellent introduction to what is sure to be an exciting series featuring strong female characters, characters of color, and a literal explosion of action.
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Last Day Pool Party
This kaleidoscope of tween troubles is a worthy addition to the ever-growing shelf of middle grade graphic novels.
This kind of historical fiction is essential for providing easier connections to knowledge; this title is recommended for all library shelves.
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Tough Times: El Toro & Friends
This story of sport and persistence should be a buy for any library.
Another sweet tale of friendship from Kat and Mouse, well worth the investment.
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Stick Dog Meets Poo-Poo
This simplified comic story is sure to win over a new, younger generation of Stick Dog fans.
Contagious fun for elementary–age readers, this series continues to explore how exciting experiences can provide opportunities for emotional growth.
A triumphant addition to an already excellent series, highly recommended for middle school collections and libraries.
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Table Titans Club: Sneak Attack
This D&D-themed summer camp adventure is recommended, especially where tabletop gaming is popular.
A powerful autobiographical graphic novel that paints a poignant portrait of an immigrant family’s reckoning with heritage and history, this is recommended for all collections.
A good purchase for collections that can’t keep horse books on the shelf, and where “Science Comics” or “Max Axiom” titles are in high demand.
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Ninja Kaiju
Bringing together two fun genres, this entertaining read is comedy gold and will vanish off shelves faster than a ninja chop.
Moyer has a hit with this ridiculously smart and silly time-traveling escapade that will have elementary school readers in stitches and hoping for another hairbrained scheme tout de suite.
A must-purchase for all middle grade graphic novel collections. With an expected follow-up planned for this coming fall, readers will surely be eager for more.
A perfect bilingual story, in Spanish and English editions, that celebrates the many ways love can be shown without using words. The story follows Maricruz and her papi on a trip to the store in their...
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Hilo Presents: The Mighty
Winick’s fun-loving, heartfelt storytelling presents a new hero whom Hilo fans will be glad to welcome with open arms.
A sweet fantasy adventure that touches on themes of grief, with a good amount of humor and artistry throughout.
This standout graphic reader will shine in any early reader collection.
While this may appeal to readers who want animal adventure stories without too much graphic violence, the stereotypes in the art make this not recommended for purchase.
A tame graphic novel adaptation that may function as a gateway for younger readers to check out the “Desmond Cole: Ghost Patrol” early chapter books, but doesn’t offer as much for established fans of the series.
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Tommy the Coward
An excellent choice for any elementary bookshelf in need of a spooky adventure story that shows that being scared doesn’t always mean you’re a coward.
A steampunk alternate-universe WWII adventure that’s perfect for readers who enjoy strange, swift, and engaging stories.
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A Blood Moon
A strong start to what could be a long-running, middle grade series, perfect for fans of the “Warriors” books.
A clever and enjoyable follow-up in the “Detective Stanley” series.
An intense, educational, and visually striking addition to any school library. This is a must-have for fans of Tarshis’s “I Survived” books and anyone who enjoys high-stakes, gritty graphic novels.
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Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel
An inspiring story of athletic challenge and the struggle to excel, highly recommended for upper elementary and middle school readers.
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Colossal
While much of the story hews to the various class and gender dramas, Jade’s focus on exercise physiology and self-improvement will appeal to strength trainers. Recommended for high school libraries.
An excellent graphic novel that is fun while also presenting ethical issues teens will find highly engaging.
An exciting and compassionate adventure featuring an unconventional yet inspiring heroine. A must have for YA graphic novel collections.
An essential purchase, particularly for teens who gravitate toward budding LGBTQIA+ romance books and where stories of underrepresented sports like figure skating are in demand.
Perfect for fans of realistic fiction such as “PAWS” and “The Babysitters Club” series.
This is a timely novel that is a must-buy for elementary schools as it gently yet effectively opens conversations about the critical topic of food insecurity for young readers.
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A Kid Like Me: A Graphic Novel
For the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” reader who is looking to graduate to stories with higher stakes and more heart.
Readers will likely be charmed by the unique chupacabra protagonist in this lighthearted homage to classic monster comedies.
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Curveball
This fun, imaginative Spanish-language graphic novel is perfect for fans of baseball, live-action role-playing, and other coming-of-age titles, such as Victorial Jamieson’s Sobre patines and Raina Telgemeier’s ¡Sonríe!
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup Triumph
Packed with world history and soccer lore and visually fertile, this is a promising series starter. Highly recommended for middle and high school libraries.
As schools and libraries face book bans across the country, this is a compelling choice, a timely piece of literature, and an urgent call to action, exhibiting the fictionalized narrative of a real book ban in Chicago and showcasing the power of those defending the right to freedom of information.
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The Greenies
An approachable, enjoyable story of rough beginnings and environmental themes for thoughtful middle-grade readers.
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Gumshoe: A Graphic Novel
A spunky graphic novel that pays homage to old westerns, this high-energy adventure celebrating friendship and identity will appeal to fans of the genre, though the dense western-style language may occasionally slow down the pace.
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Wrong Friend
Featuring a tween girl’s experience with friendships and personal discovery through the middle school years, this timeless book is a first purchase for all collections.
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Frabbit: Birth of a Superhero!
An entertaining and laugh-out-loud addition to this graphic novel series.
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Lovely Recipe
A great graphic novel for readers who are seeking sapphic romances and prefer slice-of-life stories over action and adventure. Though the characters are high school seniors, suggest the book to middle schoolers, who might better appreciate its simplified depiction of the high school experience.
A solid entry in this early chapter book mystery series that is an excellent choice for Spanish-language collections for children.
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Wallflower
An astute and emotional story of the courage it takes to truly accept oneself and to love others for who they are.
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The Lionharts: Book 1
Intriguing and dramatic, this is a fantastic introduction to middle grade fantasy from the author of Star Scouts.
A fun graphic novel with cute characters, recommended for mystery and animal lovers alike.
An excellent coming-of-age graphic novel from the author of Pumpkinheads, great for tweens and teens learning more about themselves and what they want from their future.
This joyful, culturally rich introduction to Lunar New Year is a fantastic addition to any collection.
This book is sure to be a hit beyond Valentine’s Day and is a great addition to early reader sections and for kids who love funny books.
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Along Came a Spider: In Spring
A good additional purchase where transitional graphic novels are in demand.
A simple story for those seeking to add to their lower elementary graphic novel collection.
A wonderful choice for Spanish-language chapter book collections, this title will have readers wanting to dive into the other series entries.
With unexpected twists and detailed panels that bring the story to life, this exemplary graphic novel delivers Middle Eastern fantasy at its finest and should absolutely be on all shelves.
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Wrack & Rune
The overt themes in this first volume may feel heavy-handed to voracious readers, but fans of high-action storytelling and comic book art styles will be satisfied by this new graphic novel series.
Another hit from Pilkey, sure to be popular with his many fans, this is a multi-copy purchase for any library serving young people (and adults!).
A first pet story with a cultural and magical twist. Disappointed that he didn’t have a connection with one of the animals at the pet adoption agency, Leo roams a busy marketplace where he comes acros...
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The Froggy Library
A deft, multifaceted story filled with delightful characters and relatable emotions that weaves in serious discussions about keeping traditions alive in the modern world.
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The Search for Gluscap
This contemporary adventure is an engaging exploration of Indigenous heritage and how stories carry through generations.
A great option for elementary readers who love epic battles of good versus evil unfettered by complex superhero lore.
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Hello Sunshine
A bold accomplishment that provides an unflinching yet compassionate look at schizoaffective disorder, and how love can help those living with it.
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Queen Kodiak
In addition to serving as an engaging bridge for new graphic novel and horror readers, veteran junior high readers of both the format or the literary genre will find satisfaction here.
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Of Swamp & Sea Volume 1
This creepy, well-paced monster-hunting trip with a dash of romance will have broad appeal. A good purchase for public and school libraries.
This modern Dracula retelling is packed with plenty of mystery for readers to sink their fangs into.
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Forgive-Me-Not
Perfect for fans of Nimona, this sapphic romance is sure to charm fairy-tale lovers who will swoon over the HEA ending. A recommended purchase for all graphic novel collections.
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A Little Step Vol. 1
The first volume in a boldly artistic manga series that effectively utilizes fine watercolor art as a backdrop to an emotional coming-of-age story.
Give this humorous and modern Shakespeare retelling to fans of Molly Horton Booth’s “Arden High” series or any reader looking for a humorous graphic novel.
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Before We Wake (A Graphic Novel)
A poignant graphic narrative highlighting the path towards acceptance during a period of sorrow.
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The Boy Who Cried Robots!
An eminently easy to read, pleasantly jokey comic perfect for a quick laugh for young readers.
This accessible introduction into young detective Korobá’s world is both narratively efficient and visually exquisite; a promising start to a planned series of graphic mysteries.
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Fiddlehead Forest
A great fit for readers who enjoy the style of “Owly” graphic novels, while also serving as an introduction to the forest ecosystem of a nurse log for classroom units and individual interest.
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Unfairies: A Graphic Novel
Dense, rich, and riotously illustrated, a full-to-the-brim read for middle grade fantasy lovers.
A charming graphic novel adaptation of a beloved series perfect for fans and new readers alike.
For video game lovers, comics fans, and readers who appreciate the grosser things in life, this book will circulate well in libraries that love “Dog Man.”
A masterpiece about the circle of life through the eyes of one so seemingly small will resonate with readers and provide hope to triumph over some of the most difficult parts of life.
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