Upper School Graphic Novels
4 Kids Walk Into a Bank by Matthew Rosenberg, Illus. by Tyler Boss
When 7th grader Paige and friends learn that her dad may be assisting ex-cons to rob a bank, Paige decides to change the course of events and take matters into her own hands.
All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
Witness Imogene’s growth and pride in her family and in herself as she quests for connection and identity in this graphic novel.
All Summer Long by Hope Larsen
Thirteen-year-old Bina has a long summer ahead of her. She and her best friend, Austin, usually do everything together, but he's off to soccer camp for a month, and he's been acting kind of weird lately anyway. So it's up to Bina to see how much fun she can have on her own.
As the Crow Flies by Melanie Gillman
Charlie Lamonte is thirteen years old, queer, black, and questioning what was once a firm belief in God. So naturally, she's spending a week of her summer vacation stuck at an all-white Christian youth backpacking camp. As the journey wears on and the rhetoric wears thin, she can't help but poke holes in the pious obliviousness of this storied sanctuary with little regard for people like herself, or her fellow camper, Sydney. (Stonewall Award Honor Book)
The Backstagers by James Tynion IV, Illus. by Rian Sygh
Jory, a new student at an all-boys school, feels left out of school life until he stumbles upon the backstage crew of the drama club and the mysterious tunnels they keep watch over.
Black Hammer, Volume 1: Secret Origins by Jeff Lemire, Illus. by Dean Ormston
Abraham Slam, Golden Gail, Colonel Weird, Madame Dragonfly, and Barbalien are trapped! In their old lives they were superheroes, but because of a strange occurrence in their multiverse they are thrust into life in a rural town from which they cannot escape.
Fish Girl by Donna Jo Napoli, Illus. by David Wiesner
Fish Girl lives in a tank in a boardwalk aquarium where she's the main attraction. Visitors can only get a glimpse of her until a girl goes into an off-limits area of the aquarium and strikes up a friendship with her.
I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina, Illus. by Stacey Robison and John Jennings
Fifteen year old Alfonso Jones is shot by the police while shopping for a suit, and his loved ones and classmates are left behind to address his death and the larger issue of police brutality.
Jonesy by Sam Humprhies, Illus. by Caitlin Rose Boyle
A sarcastic teenager with the powers of cupid unleashes her preternatural matchmaking abilities on her school with hilarious and charming results.
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Damian Duffy and Octavia E. Butler, Illus. by John Jennings
It's 1976 and Dana is trying to settle down to a comfortable life with her husband when she finds herself unexpectedly ripped from the present and sent hurtling to the slavery-era past. Here, she is tasked with saving the life of her ancestor, lest she risk never being born.
Lighter than My Shadow by Katie Green
The author's personal account of the eating disorders she developed in an attempt to manage the black scribbles of her inner thoughts. Green candidly recounts both her steps and missteps along her path to recovery.
Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt, Illus. by Isabelle Arsenault, Tr. by Christelle Morelli and Susan Ouriou
In this poignant graphic novel, Louis struggles to make sense of his father’s alcoholism and parents’ separation while secretly pining for a beautiful girl at school.
Lumberjanes, Volume 6: Sink or Swim by Waters and Kat Leyh, Illus. by Carey Pietsch
When The Lumberjanes all decide to learn more about mysterious Seafarin' Karen, things take a turn for the strange.
Misfit City, Volume 1. by Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, Illus. by Naomi Franquiz
The only interesting thing to happen in bored teen Wilder's hometown is a movie that was filmed decades ago; the town eeks out a living on the tourist trappings surrounding it. But when Wilder and her friends stumble upon a mysterious treasure map, a real adventure begins!
My Brother’s Husband by Gengoroh Tagame
After the passing of Ryoji, his twin brother, Yaichi, and his now widowed husband, Mike, come together to learn more about the loved one they have both lost.
Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation written and illustrated by Gareth Hinds
Detailed full-color illustrations create vivid and chilling representations of seven of Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest works.
Poppies of Iraq by Brigitte Findakly and Lewis Trondheim, illustrated by Lewis Trondheim, colored by Brigitte Findakly, translated from the French by Helge Dascher
A middle-class Orthodox Christian girl living in Mosul recounts her life during some of Iraq’s most turbulent times.
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances―one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend?
She-Hulk, Volume 1: Deconstructed by Mariko Tamaki, Illus. by Nico Leon and Dalibor Talajic
Jen Walters has returned to practicing law after the second Civil War, but she has come back changed. No longer green and struggling to control her inner demons, Jen takes on a new client who is struggling with her own dark fears.
Spill Zone by Scott Westerfeld, Illus. by Alex Puvilland
An event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie three years ago, forever changing reality within its borders. When an eccentric collector makes a million-dollar offer, Addison breaks her own hard-learned rules of survival and ventures farther into the Spillzone than she has ever dared.
Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers, Volume 1 Edited by Arigon Starr, Illus. by editor and others
The Navajo Code Talkers and their contributions during the Pacific campaigns of World War II are well documented and celebrated but this collection seeks to highlight the often overlooked role played in both World Wars by men of other tribes.
The Unstoppable Wasp, Volume 1: Unstoppable by Jeremy Whitley, Illus. by Elsa Charretier
Teenage super scientist and daughter of Ant Man (Hank Pym), Nadia Pym has escaped the Red Room and is on a mission to recruit the smartest girl geniuses in the greater NYC area.
The Wendy Project by Melissa Jane Osborne, Illus. by Veronica Fish
Wendy has been in a terrible car accident in which one of her brothers has been killed...or has he? Wendy struggles with the vision she had of her brother going up to Neverland as she seeks to learn if he's really dead or only lost.
Wires and Nerve by Marissa Meyer, Illus. by Douglas Holgate
Iko, an android with a personality all her own, sets out to track and capture former Lunar military operatives and current rogue wolves wreaking havoc on Earth.
Yvain: The Knight of the Lion by M. T. Anderson, illustrated by Andrea Offermann, based on the 12th-century epic by Chrétien de Troyes
A knight of King Arthur’s court sets out on a dangerous quest for adventure and glory.
4 Kids Walk Into a Bank by Matthew Rosenberg, Illus. by Tyler Boss
When 7th grader Paige and friends learn that her dad may be assisting ex-cons to rob a bank, Paige decides to change the course of events and take matters into her own hands.
All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
Witness Imogene’s growth and pride in her family and in herself as she quests for connection and identity in this graphic novel.
All Summer Long by Hope Larsen
Thirteen-year-old Bina has a long summer ahead of her. She and her best friend, Austin, usually do everything together, but he's off to soccer camp for a month, and he's been acting kind of weird lately anyway. So it's up to Bina to see how much fun she can have on her own.
As the Crow Flies by Melanie Gillman
Charlie Lamonte is thirteen years old, queer, black, and questioning what was once a firm belief in God. So naturally, she's spending a week of her summer vacation stuck at an all-white Christian youth backpacking camp. As the journey wears on and the rhetoric wears thin, she can't help but poke holes in the pious obliviousness of this storied sanctuary with little regard for people like herself, or her fellow camper, Sydney. (Stonewall Award Honor Book)
The Backstagers by James Tynion IV, Illus. by Rian Sygh
Jory, a new student at an all-boys school, feels left out of school life until he stumbles upon the backstage crew of the drama club and the mysterious tunnels they keep watch over.
Black Hammer, Volume 1: Secret Origins by Jeff Lemire, Illus. by Dean Ormston
Abraham Slam, Golden Gail, Colonel Weird, Madame Dragonfly, and Barbalien are trapped! In their old lives they were superheroes, but because of a strange occurrence in their multiverse they are thrust into life in a rural town from which they cannot escape.
Fish Girl by Donna Jo Napoli, Illus. by David Wiesner
Fish Girl lives in a tank in a boardwalk aquarium where she's the main attraction. Visitors can only get a glimpse of her until a girl goes into an off-limits area of the aquarium and strikes up a friendship with her.
I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina, Illus. by Stacey Robison and John Jennings
Fifteen year old Alfonso Jones is shot by the police while shopping for a suit, and his loved ones and classmates are left behind to address his death and the larger issue of police brutality.
Jonesy by Sam Humprhies, Illus. by Caitlin Rose Boyle
A sarcastic teenager with the powers of cupid unleashes her preternatural matchmaking abilities on her school with hilarious and charming results.
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Damian Duffy and Octavia E. Butler, Illus. by John Jennings
It's 1976 and Dana is trying to settle down to a comfortable life with her husband when she finds herself unexpectedly ripped from the present and sent hurtling to the slavery-era past. Here, she is tasked with saving the life of her ancestor, lest she risk never being born.
Lighter than My Shadow by Katie Green
The author's personal account of the eating disorders she developed in an attempt to manage the black scribbles of her inner thoughts. Green candidly recounts both her steps and missteps along her path to recovery.
Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt, Illus. by Isabelle Arsenault, Tr. by Christelle Morelli and Susan Ouriou
In this poignant graphic novel, Louis struggles to make sense of his father’s alcoholism and parents’ separation while secretly pining for a beautiful girl at school.
Lumberjanes, Volume 6: Sink or Swim by Waters and Kat Leyh, Illus. by Carey Pietsch
When The Lumberjanes all decide to learn more about mysterious Seafarin' Karen, things take a turn for the strange.
Misfit City, Volume 1. by Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, Illus. by Naomi Franquiz
The only interesting thing to happen in bored teen Wilder's hometown is a movie that was filmed decades ago; the town eeks out a living on the tourist trappings surrounding it. But when Wilder and her friends stumble upon a mysterious treasure map, a real adventure begins!
My Brother’s Husband by Gengoroh Tagame
After the passing of Ryoji, his twin brother, Yaichi, and his now widowed husband, Mike, come together to learn more about the loved one they have both lost.
Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation written and illustrated by Gareth Hinds
Detailed full-color illustrations create vivid and chilling representations of seven of Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest works.
Poppies of Iraq by Brigitte Findakly and Lewis Trondheim, illustrated by Lewis Trondheim, colored by Brigitte Findakly, translated from the French by Helge Dascher
A middle-class Orthodox Christian girl living in Mosul recounts her life during some of Iraq’s most turbulent times.
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances―one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend?
She-Hulk, Volume 1: Deconstructed by Mariko Tamaki, Illus. by Nico Leon and Dalibor Talajic
Jen Walters has returned to practicing law after the second Civil War, but she has come back changed. No longer green and struggling to control her inner demons, Jen takes on a new client who is struggling with her own dark fears.
Spill Zone by Scott Westerfeld, Illus. by Alex Puvilland
An event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie three years ago, forever changing reality within its borders. When an eccentric collector makes a million-dollar offer, Addison breaks her own hard-learned rules of survival and ventures farther into the Spillzone than she has ever dared.
Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers, Volume 1 Edited by Arigon Starr, Illus. by editor and others
The Navajo Code Talkers and their contributions during the Pacific campaigns of World War II are well documented and celebrated but this collection seeks to highlight the often overlooked role played in both World Wars by men of other tribes.
The Unstoppable Wasp, Volume 1: Unstoppable by Jeremy Whitley, Illus. by Elsa Charretier
Teenage super scientist and daughter of Ant Man (Hank Pym), Nadia Pym has escaped the Red Room and is on a mission to recruit the smartest girl geniuses in the greater NYC area.
The Wendy Project by Melissa Jane Osborne, Illus. by Veronica Fish
Wendy has been in a terrible car accident in which one of her brothers has been killed...or has he? Wendy struggles with the vision she had of her brother going up to Neverland as she seeks to learn if he's really dead or only lost.
Wires and Nerve by Marissa Meyer, Illus. by Douglas Holgate
Iko, an android with a personality all her own, sets out to track and capture former Lunar military operatives and current rogue wolves wreaking havoc on Earth.
Yvain: The Knight of the Lion by M. T. Anderson, illustrated by Andrea Offermann, based on the 12th-century epic by Chrétien de Troyes
A knight of King Arthur’s court sets out on a dangerous quest for adventure and glory.