Showing 1–9 of 9 titles

• Audience: Middle
• Genre: Graphic Novels

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  All's Faire in Middle School

  By Victoria Jamieson

  Witness Imogene's growth and pride in her family and in herself as she quests for connection and identity in this graphic novel.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780525429999
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  Catherine’s War

  By Julia Billet (Author), Claire Fauvel (Illustrator), Ivanka Hahnenberger (Translator)

  This graphic novel tells the story of Rachel, a Jewish girl forced to change her identity during World War II. As Catherine, she uses a camera to document her experiences, vividly capturing moments of terror, exhilaration, and joy. 

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780062915603
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  El Deafo

  By Cece Bell

  In this insightful and humorous graphic novel memoir, Cece Bell portrays growing up with a giant hearing aid strapped to her chest.  Themes of navigating a new school, sleepovers, finding a true friend and a first crush make this book universal in appeal. Bell shows that our differences are gifts that “can be turned into something amazing.”

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • John Newbery Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781419710209
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  Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust

  By Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano (Illustrator), Greg Salsedo (Colorist), Alexis Siegel (Translator)

  “In this evocative graphic novel, a grandmother recounts her childhood experiences hiding from the Nazis in World War II France.  Surrounded by cruelty, Dounia also benefited from the exceptional kindness and courage of her protectors.  The telling of her story to her grandchild brings healing and hope.”

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction
  • Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781596438736
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  Older than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth

  By Don Brown, Mike Perfit

  Packed with 14 billion years of history, this slim and entertaining science comic explains the formation of our planet, from the big bang to the present day.

  • Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Geology
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780544805033
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  Roller Girl

  By Victoria Jamieson

  Astrid falls in love with roller derby and learns how to be tougher, stronger, and fearless. Jamieson perfectly captures the highs and lows of growing up in this dynamic graphic novel.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels, General Fiction
  • John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780803740167
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  Stargazing

  By Jen Wang

  Despite opposite personalities, Moon and Christine develop an unlikely friendship in this lively graphic novel.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781250183873
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  To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel

  By Siena Cherson Siegel, Mark Siegel (Illustrator)

  Siegel's literary debut in “To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel” dramatizes the struggle and fulfillment of becoming a professional ballerina – lifting the curtain on a dream shared by many young dancers. Partnered by Mark Siegel's evocative and elegant illustrations in graphic novel format, her memoir leaps off the page.

  • Fiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Graphic Novels
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2007 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780689867477
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  When Stars Are Scattered

  By Victoria Jamieson (Author, Illustrator), Omar Mohamed (Author), Iman Geddy (Illustrator)

  Omar, along with his younger brother Hassan, recounts the stories of growing up as orphan refugees at a displacement camp in Kenya.

  • Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780525553915