Recommended Graphic Novels

            In this School Library Journal feature, Brigid Alverson recommends ten standout graphic novels: 

• Almost American Girl by Robin Ha, grade 7 and up 
• Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis by Julie and Stan Sakai, grade 4-7 
• Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! by Maggie Chang, grade 1-3 
• Lola: A Ghost Story by J. Torres, illustrated by Elbert Or, grade 3-6 
• Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau, grade 4-7 
• Palimpsest: Documents from a Korean Adoption by Lisa Wool-Rim, grade 11 and up 
• The Princess Who Saved Her Friends by Greg Pak, illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa, grade 4-6 
• The Rema Chronicles Book 1: Realm of the Blue Mist by Amy Kim Kibuishi, grade 3-7 
• Stealing Home by J. Torres, illustrated by David Mamisato, grade 4-7 
• Wingbearer by Margorie Liu, illustrated by Teny Issakhanian, grade 5-8 

 “APA Artistry: 10 Standout Graphic Novels” by Brigid Alverson in School Library Journal, May 2022 (Vol. 68, #5, pp. 24-27)

Please Note: This summary is reprinted with permission from issue #936 of The Marshall Memo, an excellent resource for educators.