Category Archives: Graphic Novel
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
“He wished that he was with his mom in her library, where everything was safe and numbered and organized by the Dewey decimal system. Ben wished the world was organized by the Dewey decimal system. That way you’d be able … Continue reading
Castle Waiting by Linda Medley
“I’m Lady Jain Solander, Countess of Carabas. I’ve journeyed many months, hoping to gain sanctuary at the legendary Castle Waiting.” This is Sleeping Beauty like you’ve never heard it before. The king and queen are just, generous rulers, but have … Continue reading
Filed under Adventure, Fairy Tales, Graphic Novel, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon
“Safa, no matter how they might treat us, those who would hold us captive are always tyrants.” In 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad zoo, freed by the bombs pummeling the city. Starving, they roam the city, … Continue reading
Filed under Graphic Novel
The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis
“Letters are opened and censored. Informers are rewarded for snooping. There are shortages of almost everything. People stand in long lines.” This is a graphic novel-picture book hybrid that tells the story of a little boy growing up in Prague, … Continue reading
Yummy by G. Neri
“I tried to figure out who the real Yummy was. The one who stole my lunch money? Or the one who smiled when I shared my candy with him? I wondered if I grew up like him, would I have … Continue reading
Barefoot Gen by Keiji Nakazawa
“Gen, quick, take your mother! Hurry! You’ve got to take care of your mother! Your baby brother is still in your mama’s belly…you can’t die! You’ve got to survive!” This graphic novel is the first in a ten-volume series, and … Continue reading
Filed under Autobiography, Graphic Novel, Historical Nonfiction
Skim by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki
All the spells for bringing someone back to you need hair from the person who has left. How are you supposed to get hair if the person won’t talk to you is gone? Witchcraft=total crap. You are never really alone … Continue reading
Filed under GLBT, Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction, YA Lit, YALSA Best Graphic Novel
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
“It’s easy to become anything you wish…so long as you’re willing to forfeit your soul.” This graphic novel is a super-award winner (the heavy hitters- the Printz Award and a National Book Award finalist nomination). It is composed of three … Continue reading
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
“Hugo quickly realized he had to make it seem like his uncle was still around. He would keep the clocks running as precisely as possible, and he’d take his uncle’s paychecks from the office when no one was looking (although … Continue reading
Filed under Caldecott Medal, Graphic Novel, National Book Award Finalist
The Arrival by Shaun Tan
I normally put a quote from the book at the beginning of every post, but I can’t for this one-there are no words! But with this book, the pictures are so beautiful and tell such a good story, you don’t … Continue reading
Filed under Children's Lit, Graphic Novel, Uncategorized, YA Lit
