Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Leah Langby
February 28, 2012
Keeping Up With Kids

(photo from flickr, erin m, Florida Supercon)

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association) has named a top ten list of graphic novels for teens. How many are in your collection? What do the teens in your library like?
Here’s the list:
  • Amir and Khalil. “Zahra’s Paradise.” First Second, 2011
  • Bendis, Brian Michael and Alex Maleev. “Scarlet.” Marvel/Icon Comics, 2011.
  • Brosgal, Vera. “Anya’s Ghost.” First Second, 2011.
  • Gladstone, Brooke, Josh Neufeld, and others. “The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media.” W. W. Norton and Company, 2011.
  • Langridge, Roger, Chris Samnee, and others.
    “Thor: The Mighty Avenger V. 1.” Marvel, 2010.
    “Thor: The Mighty Avenger V. 2.” Marvel, 2011.
  • McLeod, Kagan. “Infinite Kung Fu.” Top Shelf, 2011.
  • Mori, Kaoru. “A Bride’s Story V. 1.” Yen Press, 2011.
  • Nicolle, Malachai and Ethan Nicolle. “Axe Cop V. 1.” Dark Horse, 2011.
  • Ralph, Brian. “Daybreak.” Drawn and Quarterly, 2011.
  • Shimura, Takako. “Wandering Son V. 1.” Fantagraphics Books, 2011.

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