Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2026
Resources for a selection of the titles recognized by this list since its inception in 2007 -- recognizing graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for those ages 12-18.
- 8,975 Resources including
- 1,042 Videos
- 144 Book Readings
- 520 Lesson Plans
- List Analysis Report
Showing 1-48 of 853 book results
When Stars Are Scattered
by Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed, and Iman Geddy
(Commended, 2021)
50+ Resources20 Awards
March Book Three
by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
(Commended, 2017)
45+ Resources14 Awards
They Called Us Enemy
by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker
(Commended, 2020)
45+ Resources8 Awards
Lunar New Year Love Story
by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham
(Top 10 Commended, 2025)
45+ Resources10 Awards
Run Book One
by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, L. Fury, and Nate Powell
(Commended, 2022)
40+ Resources5 Awards
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice
by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud Anyabwile
(Commended, 2024)
40+ Resources12 Awards
Speak: The Graphic Novel
by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll
(Commended, 2019)
35+ Resources7 Awards
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
by G. Neri and Randy DuBurke
(Commended, 2011)
30+ Resources8 Awards
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
by Octavia E. Butler, John Jennings, and Damian Duffy
(Commended, 2018)
30+ Resources2 Awards
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O'Connell
(Commended, 2020)
30+ Resources9 Awards
