Best Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens
Parents are sharing the best graphic novels for kids! Bookmark these recommendations and introduce this illustrative genre of storytelling today!
Graphic novels distinguish themselves by using scene-by-scene comic strip illustrations to complement the narrative and its character dialogue. In many ways, this can promote reader engagement and literacy.
From superhero action to reinvented classic chapter books to brand new best sellers, here are our favorite graphic novels for kids and teens! Upvote the titles you love and post any one of your family's favorites to this list, too!
Camp
Shila said: Kayla Miller has written a few really good graphic novels for girls that showcase life as one in the 5th and 6th grades. The main character, Olive, comes to navigate friendships, uncomfortable social situations, and school dynamics over a series of 3 books (Camp, Click, and Act).
Camp is about exploring friendships with or without old ones potentially holding you back. Readers are introduced to a lot of different characters with varying personalities which can be reminiscent of real life. These are lovely and relatable books for young middle schoolers.
Grades 3-7
1 review
A Cat Story
Shila said: A Cat Story, by Ursula Murray Husted, is a really sweet graphic novel for kids starring two kittens that embark on a nomadic journey throughout the streets of Malta to find a home. Leave it up to your young reader's own imagination to fill in the gaps of how the stray cats must feel as they interact with others on this epic voyage. This graphic novel earns praises for its lovely artwork that's full of expression.
Grades 3-7
1 review
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