Graphic Novels
Growing Reader
Tween
12 Outrageously Funny Graphic Novels for Reluctant Young Readers
These irresistible graphic novels full of wordplay, slapstick, silly scenarios, and oddball premises will have young readers laughing out loud.
Growing Reader
12 Graphic Novels 6- to 8-Year-Old Kids Are Raving About
Find the best graphic novels for kids in this list of creative, compelling, and colorful stories highly rated by young readers.
Growing Reader
Graphic Novels Can Turn Reluctant Readers Into Lifelong Book Lovers
Author and illustrator Mika Song examines how graphic novels can help kids become readers.
Teen
Everyone’s Story Deserves to Be Told: Malaka Gharib’s Version of the American Dream
NPR journalist Malaka Gharib’s debut graphic novel tells the story of her unique childhood and highlights why it's important to see yourself reflected in books.
Tween
6 Graphic Novels to Add to Your Classroom or School Library
From coming-of-age plots to fairy tale retellings, these kid-favorite graphic novels are must-haves for any classroom or school library.
Tween
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Graphic Novels
This free Educator’s Guide contains easy-to-apply discussion questions (and a “make your own graphic novel” activity) to enrich your curriculum and help students get the most out of any graphic novel.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Jennifer L. Holm’s Most Fantastic, Fun-Filled Kids’ Books
Whether you gravitate towards historical fiction, graphic novels, or something in between, you’ll adore these highlights from Jennifer L. Holm’s enormous collection of books.
Tween
12 Things Parents and Educators Should Know About Manga for Middle Schoolers
Here's what you need to know about the vast and visually stunning world of Japanese graphic novels, also known as manga.
Tween
Bookshelf Must-Have: 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior
Action-packed storytelling, amazing artwork, adventure, and magic combine in our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick, an out-of-this-world graphic novel for tweens.
Growing Reader
Tween
Meet the Illustrator: Chris Eliopoulos
In this installment of Meet the Illustrator, the author-illustrator known for his distinctive work on the Ordinary People Change the World series shares how he fell in love with writing and illustrating, ponders his love of monsters, and draws a self-portrait in his signature style.
Tween
Bravo! 11 Terrific Books for Tweens Who Love Musical Theater
Aspiring thespians and musical theater lovers will uncover all the drama and intrigue of the stage between the pages of these middle grade stories.
Tween
17 Middle Grade Books to Look Forward to in 2017
Check out our list of incredible 2017 middle grade books! We’ve found 17 brand-new stories coming out in 2017 that we think tweens will love.
