Graphic Novels
Tween
16 Graphic Novels Tween Girls Can't Get Enough Of
No stereotypical damsels in distress here! Today’s selection of graphic novels includes strong female characters worthy of admiration.
Growing Reader
Tween
Books Like Dog Man: 15 Series for Fans of Dav Pilkey
Like Dog Man, these series — packed with laugh-out-loud plots and fun-filled illustrations — will keep reluctant readers and the adults who love them engaged.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
15 Graphic Novels for Kids by Asian Authors & Illustrators
From fables and fantasies to historical accounts and coming-of-age tales, the graphic novels on this list illuminate the many facets of Asian experiences.
Tween
Exceptional World War II Books for Kids Ages 10-12
These books serve as a carefully curated list to begin early discussions about WWII and how its ramifications and lessons persist today. May these stories hold seeds of hope for all generations.
Growing Reader
Tween
10 Next Reads for Kids Who Love Raina Telgemeier
Young readers love Raina Telgemeier’s funny graphic novels. If your child devoured Smile, Sisters, and Drama, here are a few other books they might enjoy.
Pre-K
How Early Graphic Novels Create Lifelong Readers
Graphic novels have long been praised for engaging reluctant readers, but what about those just starting to read?
Growing Reader
Girl Power! 7 Graphic Novel Series for 7-Year-Old Girls
Find age-appropriate themes and spunky female protagonists on this list of our favorite graphic novel series for 7-year-old girls.
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Innovative Ways To Use Graphic Novels as Teaching Tools
Check out these teacher-tested ways graphic novels can enrich instruction, boost student comprehension, and engage readers of all levels.
Tween
Action-Packed Adventures for Fans of The Last Kids on Earth
If your reader loved The Last Kids on Earth series, they are going to go wild for these next reads filled with action-packed sequences, and laugh-out-loud humor!
Growing Reader
Little Detectives: Mystery Books for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Mysteries get kids to think differently and pay attention to details they might not otherwise notice. Here are 15 great ones.
Growing Reader
Tween
Art Comes To Life in These Middle Grade Novels
If you have a curious and creative kid at home who loves artsy stories, here are some excellent novels about art bursting into action.
Growing Reader
Tween
Graphic Novels Elementary Schoolers Love
As an elementary school librarian, graphic novels were one of my favorite tools for helping reluctant readers get excited about checking out a book.
Tween
Fractured Fairy Tales for Tweens
Readers of all ages can benefit from subversive takes on familiar classics. These reimagined fairy tales are perfect for tween readers.
Teen
15 Wise and Witty Graphic Memoirs Every Teen Should Read
These graphic novel memoirs for young adult readers present a range of compelling topics in creative styles are equally entertaining and enlightening.