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Teen Reads That Adults Will Love Too

Graphic novels that teens love and adults will too—coming-of-age, adventure, and heartfelt stories with stunning artwork and depth.

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  • A breathtaking sci-fi love story set in space, combining stunning visuals with a deeply emotional narrative.
    Graphic Novel, 2018New York : First Second, [2018] — TEEN GN WALDEN
  • A bold and humorous fantasy adventure about a shapeshifting sidekick and her villainous mentor.
    Graphic Novel, 2015New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015] — TEEN GN STEVENSON
  • A powerful autobiographical account of Takei’s childhood in a Japanese-American internment camp during WWII.
    Graphic Novel, 2019Marietta, GA : Top Shelf Productions, [2019] — TEEN GN 940.5317 TAKEI
  • A heartwarming LGBTQ+ romance between two British teens, filled with emotional depth and relatable characters.
    Graphic Novel, 2020New York, NY : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, [2020] — TEEN GN HEARTSTOPPER
  • A heartfelt story about toxic relationships, self-discovery, and friendship.
    Graphic Novel, 2019New York : First Second, 2019. — TEEN GN TAMAKI
  • A coming-of-age summer story that captures the emotional ups and downs of adolescence with stunning artwork.
    Graphic Novel, 2014New York : First Second, 2014. — TEEN GN TAMAKI
  • A moving memoir about competitive figure skating, growing up, and coming to terms with one's identity.
    Graphic Novel, 2017New York : First Second, [2017] — TEEN GN 796.912 WALDEN
  • A fresh take on superhero stories, following a Pakistani-American teen discovering her powers while balancing cultural identity and heroism.
    Graphic Novel, 2014New York, NY : Marvel Worldwide, Inc., a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC, [2014] — TEEN GN MS. WILSON V.1
  • A beautifully illustrated historical fiction about a prince with a secret love for wearing dresses and the talented dressmaker who supports him.
    Graphic Novel, 2018New York : First Second, 2018. — TEEN GN WANG