Wildfire by Breena Bard
Published by Little, Brown Ink
A nuanced and timely story about a family’s losses during a wildfire and the emotions that go with that experience, as well as feelings of powerlessness in the face of climate change.
Slime Shop created by Karina Garcia with text by Kevin Panetta, illustrated by Niki Smith
Published by Versify
I didn’t expect to get so emotionally invested in a bunch of slime characters in this cute and charming graphic novel.
Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martin
Published by Dial Books
This 1970’s road trip memoir strikes the perfect balance between funny and poignant, featuring a memorable immigrant family with ties to both Mexico and the United States. I’d love to see this win some awards next month.
Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang
Published by Graphix
Betty Tang drew on her own experiences and those of other immigrant families to create this rich and engaging story about three siblings trying to make it in the United States while their parents stay in Taiwan to financially support them.
Hoops by Matt Tavares
Published by Candlewick
Based on a true story about one of the first girls’ high school basketball teams, this graphic novel is fun and fast-paced, showing the uphill battle female athletes faced in the early days of Title IX.
Published by Little, Brown Ink
A nuanced and timely story about a family’s losses during a wildfire and the emotions that go with that experience, as well as feelings of powerlessness in the face of climate change.
Slime Shop created by Karina Garcia with text by Kevin Panetta, illustrated by Niki Smith
Published by Versify
I didn’t expect to get so emotionally invested in a bunch of slime characters in this cute and charming graphic novel.
Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martin
Published by Dial Books
This 1970’s road trip memoir strikes the perfect balance between funny and poignant, featuring a memorable immigrant family with ties to both Mexico and the United States. I’d love to see this win some awards next month.
Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang
Published by Graphix
Betty Tang drew on her own experiences and those of other immigrant families to create this rich and engaging story about three siblings trying to make it in the United States while their parents stay in Taiwan to financially support them.
Hoops by Matt Tavares
Published by Candlewick
Based on a true story about one of the first girls’ high school basketball teams, this graphic novel is fun and fast-paced, showing the uphill battle female athletes faced in the early days of Title IX.