Monday, April 24, 2017

Great Graphic Novels for Teens

The 2016 list of 112 titles, drawn from 170 official nominations, is presented annually at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting. The books, recommended for those ages 12 to 18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. Here are a selection of ten to help get you started!

Gotham Academy, vol. 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy by Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher

Olive Silverlock and her friends at Gotham Academy solve mysteries while Olive struggles to remember what happened last summer. 


Harley Quinn, vol. 1: Hot in the City by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti

A former client leaves Harley Quinn an apartment building in Brooklyn, but it's hard to settle into her new home when Harley's got a price on her head!

Hawkeye, vol. 3: L.A. Woman by Matt Fraction

Kate Bishop heads to Los Angeles to get away from New York life and Clint Barton – but not away from trouble.

Ms. Marvel. vol. 2: Generation Why by G. Willow Wilson

Ms. Marvel teams up with Wolverine and faces the Inventor.

Outcast, vol. 1: A Darkness Surrounds Him by Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta

Kyle has the misfortune of living near people who become possessed by something evil and becomes the town pariah despite his best intentions to help.

Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson

Astrid signs up for roller derby camp, but has no idea how hard it will be or what it will cost her.

SuperMutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki

SuperMutant Magic Academy is a prep school for mutants and witches but their paranormal activities take a back seat to everyday teen concerns.

Thor. vol 1: Goddess of Thunder by Jason Aaron

A mysterious woman bears the mantle and wields the hammer of Thor.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. vol 1: Squirrel Power by Ryan North

Squirrel Girl and her sidekick Tippy-Toe kick butts and eat nuts.

Wonder Woman. vol. 5: Flesh by Brian Azzarello

Wonder Woman must take her place as the God of War as the rest of the pantheon prepares for an assault on Olympus.


This readers advisory brought to you by YA Librarian, Chris.

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