Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. She rarely speaks, because what’s the use? But then an art class and an unexpected refuge help Melinda heal, and she realizes that she must not only find her voice-she has to use it. Laurie Halse Anderson’s modern classic is given a graphic novel update with brilliant artwork by Emily Carroll! In this story, something bad happened to Melinda at the end of the school year, and now she’s starting high school where everyone hates her or is mad at her. Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll These two volumes are an excellent, human look at a complicated history. It tells parallel stories of Little Bao, whose village is destroyed by Westerners and joins the opposition movement, and Vibiana, a girl who discovers a home with the missionaries after being rejected, and must decide if she’ll join their cause. Okay, technically this is two graphic novels, but you’ll find you can buy them as a set at most outlets, and trust me, you’ll want both. It’s illustrated in such a dreamy way, it’s no wonder it snagged a Printz Honor! This is a fantastic exploration of what love is and isn’t, and what it means to figure out relationships as a teen. Unsure of what to do about it but unable to let Laura slip away, Freddie turns to all corners to figure out her relationship, neglecting to see how her friendships are suffering right in front of her. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Connellįreddie has a bit of a problem: her girlfriend Laura Dean has a habit of breaking up with her on major holidays. This list of the best graphic novels for teens are a mix of fiction and nonfiction. Note: Although we tend to throw around the term graphic novel to refer to all novel-length illustrated works, keep mind that there is some great graphic nonfiction for teens. But be careful-they’re like potato chips. Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up 20 of the best graphic novels for teens for you to dive into. YA graphic novels are huge right now, and if you’ve not had the chance to dive into the format, then you’re definitely missing out on some amazing storytelling and beautiful artwork.
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