We continue our series of posts featuring some of the best books in the CA Library collection — today’s featured titles are all Graphic Novels! Follow the links for each book to learn more from the CA Library catalog…
Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen — Angelica was the girl who could do it all–until suddenly, she couldn’t. Burnout hit hard. Now, after some very low moments, she’s ready to get her life back together, thanks to her friends, and one very surprising source of comfort: a bear. Peri is the mascot of the local theater. Get the eBook
“Tender, sweetly romantic, and enchanting; an encouraging coming-of-age story” (Kirkus Reviews).
Dreamover by Dani Diaz — Amber’s a headstrong goofball with a temper. Nico’s a shy, self-conscious emo boy. But they’ve been best friends since third grade, and she can’t hide her feelings for him any longer. At the end of their eighth-grade beach trip, she confesses… and the feeling is mutual! Thus begins a glorious, blissful summer of first love. But once high school starts, life gets more complicated. Get the eBook
“The effervescence, intoxication, and all-encompassing magic feeling of being totally immersed in one’s first romantic relationship is on full display in Diaz’s debut graphic novel” (Publishers Weekly).
Flip by Ngozi Ukazu — Chi-Chi Ekeh has a problem: she crushes on rich white boys who have no idea she exists. Enter Flip Henderson, the most popular boy at school, who rejects Chi-Chi’s senior prom proposal. What happens next is completely unexpected: Chi-Chi — shy nerd and scholarship student — switches bodies with Flip. Suddenly Flip gets a crash course on Chi-Chi’s life. And with graduation looming and their body swaps lasting longer and longer, Chi-Chi and Flip must form an unlikely friendship.
“Brimming with heart and humor, this poignant and thought-provoking graphic novel is perfect for fans of awkward romantic entanglements with fantastic twists” (SLJ).
Huda F Wants To Know? by Huda Fahmy — Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She’s got a plan to join all the clubs, volunteer everywhere, ace the ACTs, write the most awe-inspiring essay for her scholarship applications. Easy. But then Mama and Baba announce the most unthinkable news — they’re getting a divorce. Devastated, Huda worries about what this will mean for her family, their place in the Muslim community, and her future. Get the eBook
“Shows readers from all communities that it’s possible to recognize and address mental health concerns while still respecting cultural values” (SLJ).
Hunger’s Bite by Taylor Robin — A thrilling supernatural adventure told in crackling, vibrant colors. After growing up together on the luxurious SS Lark, Neeta Pandey and Emery Botwright are ready to start their lives. Emery wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and sail the Lark forever, while Neeta yearns to travel the world. But neither will have any future at all if the Lark’s new owner, Mr. Honeycutt, has his way. Get the eBook
“This harrowing story of survival and justice is a feast for horror enthusiasts and lays the groundwork for a sequel” (SLJ).
Kirby’s Lessons For Falling (In Love) by Laura Gao — Once dubbed the Queen of Balance as her school’s top rock climber, Kirby Tan suffers an injury that sidelines her for the rest of the season. Now she’s forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she’s recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate “matches made in heaven” with Bex, she begins to wonder if their own stars could be aligned.
“A refreshingly raw and vulnerable exploration of grief and hope” (Kirkus Reviews).
Rebis: Born and Reborn by Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo– Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity–it’s a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods–and finds it in Viviana. Powerful and beautiful, Viviana belongs to a sisterhood of outcast women. Martino is welcomed into the fold and, drawing on the magic of the forest, is reborn.
“Haunting yet filled with warmth, this luminous story of identity and belonging will fascinate readers” (Kirkus Reviews).
Silenced Voices: Reclaiming Memories From The Guatemalan Genocide by Pablo Leon — Tells the intergenerational tale about brothers in Maryland in 2013 questioning their mother about her childhood in Guatemala and sisters in 1982 in Guatemala during the Guatemalan Civil War.
“A stirring story about the power of familial bonds and historical recollection in the face of grief, fear, and hopelessness” (Publishers Weekly).
Song of a Blackbird by Maria van Lieshout — In 1943 Amsterdam, Emma Bergsma’s world changes when she witnesses Jewish families being forcibly deported to concentration camps. That pivotal moment lights a fire within her, and she decides to join the Dutch Resistance. In 2011 Amsterdam, teenage Annick’s world is changed as well when she learns her grandmother was secretly adopted as a child. This timely graphic novel weaves together two timelines to reveal how art, in the face of political upheaval and nearly insurmountable adversity, can become our greatest lifeline. Get the eBook
“Accessible, haunting, and immaculately researched, this work will claim its place beside graphic novel classics such as Art Spiegelman’s Maus and Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis” (Kirkus Reviews).
COMING SOON! This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Nicole Goux — At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society–a.k.a. the WTS–and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward. Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it’s no surprise she’s starring as Juliet in the WTS’s performance of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. But when she’s found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos. Get the eBook
“Stunning illustrations coupled with a thrilling plot make this a standout graphic novel” (SLJ).
Find even more great graphic novels in these previous posts:
One of the features of the Sora digital reading app is the ability to sort collections by popularity, and not just popularity within our school library, but across all libraries that use Sora. Here are the top 10 most popular YA eBooks available in three library collections:Sunrise On The Reaping (A Hunger Games Prequel) by Suzanne Collins
Throne of Glass (Book 1) by Sarah J. Maas
Powerless (Book 1) by Lauren Robert
Take a look at the 
Fable For The End of the World
Last Chance Live!
The Romance Rivalry
Shiny Happy People
Watch Me (Shatter Me: The New Republic, Book 1)