comics and graphic novels

Pablo Ortiz, an anxious sixth-grader, had no desire to be the hero called to defeat the Aztec goddess who came through a portal-- his locker!-- from the monster realm. Good thing his friends and his abuela have what he needs to succeed.

Crushing on a girl at school who doesn't know he exists, Ohio-born Colombian American teen Iggy finds his life unraveling when his grandfather's ghost decides to meddle in his love life, setting him off on a journey of self-discovery.

Hassan faces a hectic month of homework, soccer and gaming while fasting every day for the holy month of Ramadan, in a story about balancing family traditions and secular middle-school life.

Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food and exploring, but Santi doesn't speak Spanish and it seems everyone he meets does.

After her home burns down, Julianna moves to a new town to start over but learns that the boy who started the fire goes to her new school.

While attending a new school that'll help him control his powers, Bobby Beacon finds his temper landing him in hot water until an understanding teacher gives him ways to calm himself and shows him that caring for others is its own kind of superpower.

An illustrated guide to practical advice for the modern age, filtered through a queer lens.

When she's accused of a crime she didn't commit, going from meme megastar to public enemy, Princess Beautiful, the most famous feline on the planet, shows everyone what she's made of as she fights to clear her name.

Feeling out of place at home with her mom and stepfather and at her Jewish day school, Mia makes a secret plan to use her bat mitzvah gifts to take a bus to Oklahoma to visit her dad and find the connection to her Muscogee side she knows is just as important as her Jewish side.

The sole survivor of a zombie apocalypse is immune to the zombie virus and chooses to live alongside the undead-- including his zombified husband and daughter. He tries to maintain a peaceful, everyday family routine while protecting those precious to him.

Brave, witty and empowering, this graphic memoir follows Rebecca as they navigate their asexual identity and mental health in a world obsessed with sex.

Meet the Bin family, a trio of raccoons in the risky business of dumpster diving for all their needs. With Dusty's brains, ReRe's muscle and Scraps' gadgets, they are determined to leave no garbage bin unturned in their pursuit of the tastiest trash.

Set in two timelines, this graphic novel tells the hidden history of the first female racecar driver to race in the Indy 500 and follows a spunky 12-year-old mechanic discovering that history while restoring a vintage Jaguar.

A spilled drink at a Seattle bar introduces AJ-- who's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man-- to K, John and Steve. AJ's "Boy Luck Club" helps him find love, pride and belonging-- until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family.

In this diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing-- so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful. Why does it become so complicated?

Ever since sixth grade, Ashton Price and their best friend and enduring crush, Ivy Santos, have spent their summers together at theater camp. Now it's their last year before they part ways for high school, and Ash is determined to confess her feelings.

Huda is starting high school in a new town and needs to figure out where she fits in. She tries on all kinds of identities and friends, but nothing fits quite right until she realizes she can get back to the basics.

When her parents announce they are divorcing, Huda Fahmy struggles to keep her plans on track for junior year.

Hazel wants to cat-sit during the summer but her friends on the PAWS team are busy so Hazel has to do it herself, but when disaster strikes, Hazel must hold it together and prove she can handle what comes her way.

Muslim American siblings Zara and Zeeshan must learn how to stop fighting and support each other. When the twins find an ailing turtle, it presents a rare opportunity for teamwork, if the two can put their differences aside at last.

When Stick and Stone go spelunking underground, they meet all sorts of new friends, including a big, fluffy monster.

The self-proclaimed king of his neighborhood, know-it-all pigeon Joe Pidge takes new-to-town Pluto Rocket under his wing, but instead learns a thing or two from this alien on a secret mission.

When the world's most famous game maker designs the town's new library and hosts an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, Kyle sneaks in, but when morning comes and the doors remain locked, he must solve every clue to find a way out.

When Scarlet finds herself doomed to eternal punishment in Hell for a sinful life she can't even remember, Satan himself offers her a deal: return to earth and kill one marked sinner per day… as his grim reaper!

Set in 16th century Korea, this queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology follows Kai Song, who is determined to be a warrior as she must come to terms with her true identity and take control of her destiny after learning a deadly secret.

While their suspicious housemate Cat is outside, dogs Pepper and Boo find joy in the small things until Cat returns at the end of the day, bringing about a surprise for all of them-- the feeling of family.

When Milo is sent to fetch a sock from the basement of his family's home, he finds a door to a whole world. Traveling into the Basement World, he meets the many Things that live there and learns that to face his fears he must approach even the strangest creatures with kindness.

12-year-old Lu travels across a world of gigantic, living animal-landscapes to find her missing grandmother. Joined by her friend, Lu follows her grandmother's journal, uncovering family secrets, exploring breathtaking creatures and learning to understand her heritage.

Bumped from seventh grade directly to high school, 13-year-old Tara gets a dramatic jolt to reality. Thrust into a new, unfamiliar world, she navigates social pressures, the chaos of high school and her first crush, all while trying to figure out who she is and who she wants to be.

Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother.

A collection of three absurd, deadpan graphic stories featuring surreal mash-ups of historical and pop-culture figures.

Following the death of her father, an esteemed pulp writer, Helen Cole moves to her grandfather's mysterious estate, where she discovers that the fantastical creatures and adventures from her father's stories are real.

New-girl Valeria Winters finds new friends in the Table Titans tabletop gaming club, but when the club is threatened, Val must join the wrestling team and make peace with her bully to save her new group of friends.

In this intergenerational tale perfect for fans of Messy Roots and Illegal, the author combines historical research of the Guatemalan Civil War with his own experiences as a Guatemalan immigrant to tell a story of family, sacrifice, survival and hope.

Meet the Hunger Heroes: Toots the Bean, Chip Ninja, Tammy the Tomato and Leonard, a wedge of cheddar cheese. Flying around in their taco hovercraft, these superheroes are ready to save kids the world over.

Masquerading as humans to find more wonderful shipwreck wine, three tipsy mermaids party at a seaside tourist trap before discovering the next morning they do not know how to return to their natural forms.

After standing up to a bully who made fun of his Vietnamese heritage, Binh is forced to participate in a silent meditation retreat where he unexpectedly loses himself in the stories of the Buddha's many past lives, finding inner peace and belonging.

When she accidentally gets superpowers, Peggy Pancake, with the help of her friend, Luc Croissant, must master her newfound skills to defend Breakfast Town from the evil Dr. Breakfast Sandwich.

A new Midnight Society gathers around the campfire to share urban legends, folklore and all manner of spooky stories. These three terrifying tales feature haunted buses, monstrous creatures and spine-chilling mysteries!

Seventeen-year-old Essie Rosen is ready to escape Long Island and join her bff at college, where she's sure she'll get into an acting program, but when she gets dumped and botches her college audition, her trajectory changes.

Starting a new middle school, Charlie learns that being her true self is the best way to make lasting friendships when she meets the Curlfriends, a group of Black girls who couldn't be more different from each other.

In a world where genie-granted wishes are a regulated resource, Aziza, Nour and Shokry use theirs to navigate bureaucracy and capitalism as well as personal, emotional and mental health struggles.

Yoshiki, a high schooler in a rural Japan, discovers that his best friend, Hikaru, died in the mountains and was replaced by a dangerous, supernatural entity.

A two-spirit, nonbinary 10-year-old, Anang sets out to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by girls in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow, finding support, community and confidence along the way.

It's hard enough trying to communicate with your parents as a kid, but Tien doesn't even have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. Is there a Vietnamese word for what he's going through? Is there a way to tell them he's gay?

Charged with treason after accusing the principessa's powerful brother of stealing from the city, Cinzia manages to escape and works with the principessa's daughter to expose the truth, following a whisper network of girls who empower them to change the course of history.

Two girls in their senior year of high school, who are opposites in personality, start to develop romantic feelings for each other as one teaches the other how to cook

When Rex finds out he needs glasses, he's beyond miserable. Dealing with the bullies at school, his family being broke and an embarrassing lack of friends, he has way too much on his plate already.

An 11-year-old, homeschooled girl navigates 6th grade, shifting friendships and severe anxiety. While struggling with undiagnosed OCD she learns to manage her mental health with the help of her parents.

With Nick preparing to leave for college, and Charlie busy with his bid to become Head Boy, the couple begins to wonder who each will become without being near the other every day. Changes also shake the friend group, who hope their strong bonds will carry them through any challenges they face.