Stargazing is a sweet tale of friendship. It tackles social issues like bullying, multiculturalism, and cancer. Do you wish to be a person who is comfortable being yourself, instead of what others want you to be? If yes, this story has a character you may want to emulate.
Growing up isn't the easiest thing in the world, but provided time, it is inevitable and the characters learn things on the way.
Grab this graphic novel at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library (GN WANG).
Stepping Stones
Lucy Knisely
Realistic Fiction (Semi-Autobiographical)
Juvenile-GN KNISELY
Stepping Stones is a semi-autobiographical story that delves into the issues of divorce and some of the challenges that children can have with the many changes that happen. One change deals with moving from one home to another. For Jen, our protagonist, the move includes going from the city to the country. She must, also, learn how to relate her mother's new boyfriend and his daughter, all while going through adolescence, which has its own challenges. Stepping stones is nicely illustrated and presents real issues. Grab this graphic novel at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library (GN KNISLEY).
Smile (Book 1)
Raina Telgemeier
Memoir
Juvenile-GN TELGEME
Smile is a memoir of Raina Telgemeier's childhood. It is a coming of age story including all the drama that comes from being a young adolescent. Just think of any issue you have had, are having, or look toward having that can be embarrassing and awkward, throw in some natural events, and the opposite gender and you have to just SMILE. Smileis a graphic novel that will have you shaking your head in agreement, and maybe some longing. Grab this graphic novel at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library (GN TELGEME).
When Stars are Scattered
Victoria Jamieson Omar Mohamed
Biography
Juvenile-GN JAMIESO
When Stars are Scattered is a story about the journey of two Somalian brothers left to fend for themselves in a world where their home is taken and they are cast adrift as refugees without parents. They find their way to a refugee camp in Kenya and hope to find their parents and return to their home. Will they return to Somalia? Will they live their live in the camp? Is there another option? Find out at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library. Grab this graphic novel in the juvenile section (GN JAMIESO).
Superman Smashes the Klan
Gene Luen Yang
Fantasy
Young Adult- GN YANG
Superman Smashes the Klan tells the story of bigotry and hate against others that are different. The book shows Superman early in his understanding of his own abilities, not long after his origin story. Sometimes immigrants are not wanted. Sometimes groups of hate let them know. Can Superman help the immigrants? Will Superman smash the Klan? Go to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library and find out. You'll find this graphic novel in the "Young Adult" section with graphic novels (GN YANG).
The Stonekeeper(Amulet-Book 1)
Kazu Kibuishi
Fantasy
Juvenile-GN KIBUISH
The Stonekeeper begins this graphic novel series. Things change quickly for Emily, Navin, and their mother. Moving into a new place has its stresses, but add those stresses to some mysterious happenings and strange creatures and life gets very interesting. Can Emily and Navin work together to save their family? Only one way to find out. Go to the Lois Wagner Memorial Library and check out this fantasy. You'll find this graphic novel in the juvenile section (GN KIBUISH).
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
Laurie Halse Anderson
Fantasy
Young Adult- GN Anderson
Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed is about Wonder Woman as a teen. It gives us a glimpse of the place where she grew up and how she came to be in our world. It is a nice beginning to her origin story. You'll find this graphic novel in the Young Adult section (GN Anderson).
Nimona
Noelle Stevenson
Fantasy
Young Adult- GN STEVENSON
Nimona is an interesting read about a girl, our protagonist, and her master. Strangely, our protagonist seems like an antagonist, doing things that may be considered wrong. It ends up being a story of working together and forgiveness. Grab this one and you won't be disappointed. You'll find this graphic novel in the Young Adult section (GN STEVENSON).
Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?
Stephen Shaskan
Fantasy
Juvenile-GN SHASKAN
Pizza and Taco, two of my favorite meals, but who is the best? Is it pizza, with the delicious toppings, cheese, sauce, and crispy crust? Or is it taco, with a crunchy outer shell filled with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream? Maybe this book could help you make that decision. You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN SHASKAN).
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
Realistic Fiction
Young Adult- REYNOLDS
Long Way Down is a thought-provoking novel about a boy who loses someone and has to live up to the rules by taking the life of the person that took the life of someone he loves. The story takes place mainly in an elevator where the boy is traveling to get revenge. What happens in the elevator as he travels from floor to floor may change his life. Grab this graphic novel or the novel and learn. You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN REYNOLD).
Antihero
Kate Quinn Demitria Lunetta
Fantasy
Juvenile- GN QUINN
Antihero is a nice origin story dealing with a hero and a villain...or is it two heroes...or two villains? Either way, Piper and Sloane will be there when needed. It reminds me a little of Freaky Friday. You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN QUINN).
Catwad (Book 1)
Jim Benton
Fantasy
Juvenile- GN BENTON
Catwad is a humorous graphic novel that includes our grumpy protagonist, Catwad, and his acquaintance and maybe friend, Blurmp. One sees life through rose-colored glasses while the other through the lens of anger and hatred, kind of. Enjoy the book and their antics. You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN BENTON).
A Tour of the Digestive System
Molly Kolpin
Informative Text
Juvenile- GN KOLPIN
A Tour of Your Digestive System is just that, a trip with a pea through the digestive system. It takes you from the mouth to the bathroom and everything in between. This is a good book for naming the parts of the system using the correct terms. You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN KOLPIN).
Pup Detectives: The First Case
Felix Gumpaw
Mystery
Juvenile- GN GUMPAW
Pup Detectives: The First Case is a mystery that involves a thief and a school cafeteria. Who is stealing the lunches from the students? In this origin story, you meet the Rider Woofson, Rora Gooddog, and Westie Barker and follow them as the try to solve the case of the missing lunches. Do you have any capers happening in your school? You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN GUMPAW).
Monster on the Hill
Rob Harrell
Fantasy
Juvenile- GN HARRELL
Monster on the Hill is written by Rob Harrell who also wrote the fantastic juvenile novel, Wink. Monster aren't just for sitting around, they are a glowing testament to their towns. A town without a monster, or an inactive monster, is ripe for the taking. Read on to see what our monster learns. You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN HARRELL).
Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite
Ashley Spires
Fantasy
Juvenile- GN SPIRES
Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite is a story that involves a story of a beetle that has something to offer. Through a somewhat informative story, Burt helps his friends and his friend's enemy. Confused? Pick it up at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library. You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile (GN spires).
Maus: A Survivor's Tale
Art Spiegelman
Historical Non-fiction
Young Adult- GN SPIEGEL
Maus is the story of a survivor of the holocaust. This graphic novel uses animals (mouse-Jew, cat-Nazi, Pig-Polish person) to tell about the life and survival of Vladek Spiegelman, the author's father. Pick it up at the Lois Wagner Memorial Library. You'll find this graphic novel in the Young Adult section (GN SPIEGEL).
I Really Dig Pizza
Candy James
Fiction
Juvenile- GN JAMES
I Really Dig Pizza is a cute story about friends. Working through a mystery, Reddie wants to search for something special that has come up missing. he got for Archie. Will he find the missing thing? You'll find this graphic novel in the Juvenile section (GN JAMES).