Winter Newsletter 2022 Young Adult Graphic Novels

Brooke and her friends uncover a potential way out of being outcasts in their small town. How? By burning and selling bootleg anime DVDs to their peers. Their plan seems to have no faults, except for the complicated and changing personal entanglement the girls have with each other. Messy queer romance drama, anime obsession, and a search for belonging make this a graphic novel full of growing pains and nostalgia.

—ANDREA

Illustrated by Jamie Green

Shakespeare and high school and fairies, oh my! Gorgeous illustrations bring to life the enchanted world of Arden High in this creative retelling of Twelfth Night. Gender exploration, queerness, and grief are woven in with pranks, crushes, new friends, and school dances to create a perfect snapshot of the mixed-up magic of high school. If you recently read Heartstopper and are looking for your next queer rom-com graphic novel obsession, this is the book for you.

—MOLLY

In this charmingly illustrated graphic memoir, Liz Montague recounts why they pursued art. With inspiration and encouragement, Maybe an Artist explores what it means to find your own calling in a world that wants to label you first. I highly recommend it to any kid who is exploring their own identities, passions, and dreams.

—KAILEY JO