Best Graphic Novels For Teens

A graphic novel memoir about a Korean-born girl who moves to Alabama, leaving behind her friends, language, and passion for comics. She struggles to adapt to this new life, feeling isolated and angry at her mother. But one day, Robin discovers a newfound love for comic arts that changes her life forever.

A subversive and irreverent graphic novel that explores the themes of villainy, science, and symbolism. Follow Nimona, a shapeshifting young woman with a talent for troublemaking, and her supervillain mentor Lord Ballister Blackheart as they battle against the heroic Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics. But as their mission escalates, Lord Blackheart begins to question whether Nimona's wild side is too dangerous for their cause. With an exclusive epilogue and stunning artwork, this book is perfect for fans of the beloved web comic.

A young girl named Anya stumbles upon a century-old ghost at the bottom of a well, hoping to gain a new friend to ease her troubles. However, Anya soon realizes that her new friend may come with more than she bargained for. Join Anya on a spooky, heartwarming, and hilarious adventure in this debut novel from Vera Brosgol.

A graphic novel about a bestselling author's journey to understand sports through the high school basketball team he teaches at. Despite his lack of interest in the sport, Gene becomes invested in the Dragons' quest for the California State Championships and discovers the captivating story of these young all-stars. Follow Gene's journey as he realizes that the heroics of sports are just as exciting as anything he's seen on a comic book page.

Journey into the eerie abyss of the woods with five spine-tingling tales that will leave you haunted. From the acclaimed and award-winning comic creator Emily Carroll, these chilling stories will take you on a journey into the depths of the unknown. Come, take a step into the woods and discover what lies ahead...

This book explores the struggle to fit in as a Chinese American, following Jin Wang as he navigates being the only one of his kind in a new school. Alongside his story, we follow the Monkey King and his struggle to be recognized as a god and an offensive Chinese stereotype that is ruining his cousin's life. These seemingly unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, resulting in a modern fable that is both hilarious and poignant.

Two seasonal best friends, Deja and Josiah, work together every autumn at the best pumpkin patch in the world. But this year is different - they're seniors and it's their last season. Deja has a plan to make it an adventure, but Josiah is ready to mourn the end. Will they go out with a bang or will Josiah spend the night feeling melancholy?

Escape to Awago Beach with Rose and her family for a summer of friendship, secrets, and growing up. As her parents' fighting escalates, Rose and her friend, Windy, navigate a new set of problems. In this stunning graphic novel, cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki tell a heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of her teenage years.

This graphic novel adaptation of a modern classic tackles the heavy realities of high school life. Melinda is an outcast and friendless after calling the cops on a party, but there's a deeper reason for her silence. Through art, she must confront the truth: she was raped by an upperclassman who still poses a threat. "Speak up for yourself—we want to know what you have to say."

Travel back in time with this powerful tale as a young girl is transported to the Japanese-American internment camps of World War II, where she witnesses her grandmother's struggles and learns about the community's resilience and resistance against oppression. Gain a new perspective on history through the eyes of those who survived one of America's darkest moments.