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Best Teen & YA Graphic Literature of 2023

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

MESSENGER

by Marc Bernardin ; illustrated by Ron Salas

A moving ode to a mighty icon whose cultural contributions are as powerful as his victories in the ring. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

MONSTROUS

by Sarah Myer ; illustrated by Sarah Myer

Immersive and engrossing: a beautifully depicted emotional journey. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

COURAGE TO DREAM

by Neal Shusterman ; illustrated by Andrés Vera Martínez

Moving examples of the power of culture and folklore to offer help, hope, and inspiration to act. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

PHOEBE'S DIARY

by Phoebe Wahl ; illustrated by Phoebe Wahl

An earnest, relatable, and affecting celebration of teenage yearning. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

HUNGRY GHOST

by Victoria Ying ; illustrated by Victoria Ying ; color by Lynette Wong

A gorgeously wrought, therapeutic story filled with tenderness and honesty. Full review >

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