20 Picture Perfect Graphic Novels for Kids & Teens
Parents are sharing the best graphic novels for kids, tweens and teens. Add your kids' favorites to the list!
Don't discount graphic novels as a wonderful option for kids of any age, especially those reluctant readers who need a little encouragement to pick up a book. Illustrations add a whole new dimension and level of creativity to the storytelling that really draws kids in and keeps those pages turning.
Keep audiobooks and nonfiction in mind for your reluctant readers, too.
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El Deafo
Kids graphic novel memoir by Cece Bell that chronicles her childhood experiences growing up deaf, using humor and relatable characters to explore themes of identity, friendship, and overcoming adversity.
Shila said: El Deafo is a Newbery Honor winning graphic novel for kids and tweens, featuring Cece, the new student in school who also happens to wear a hearing device. This Phonic Ear has given Cece the secret superpower to be the ultimate listener, earning her alter ego the name, El Deafo.
This is a fun, witty and relatable read for kids of all abilities about growing up, inclusiveness, and forming friendships.
All of the characters (authored by Cece Bell) are illustrated with bunny ears which are symbolic of hearing, too.
Age 7-10
1 review
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Naruto
Alexandra F. said: This popular manga series by Masashi Kishimoto stars a young trouble maker on a mission to be the world’s greatest ninja.
Age 14+
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Berrybrook Middle School Series
Shila said: These graphic novels for tweens explore coming-of-age themes and how to navigate middle school. The stories and its illustrations are honest and raw, but sweet and very encouraging too! I especially like books that feature a wider set of diverse characters and Chmakova does a great job of being inclusive in all of her works.
Age 9-12
1 review
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PopularMMOs Series
Shila said: The successful YouTube show, PopularMMOs, presents a series of graphic novels for kids that feature the Minecraft-loving duo, Pat and Jen, and many other show characters going on epic adventures (as cartoon versions of themselves) to rescue, battle, and collect armor (among other things). These books are quick, funny, and addicting - just like so many YouTube channels for kids are!
Age 7-10
1 review
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A Cat Story
Shila said: A sweet graphic novel for kids starring two kittens that embark on a nomadic journey throughout the streets of Malta to find a home. Leave it up to your young reader's own imagination to fill in the gaps of how the stray cats must feel as they interact with others on this epic voyage. This graphic novel earns praises for its lovely artwork that's full of expression.
Age 8-12
1 review
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