GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

DROWNED CITY

by Don Brown ; illustrated by Don Brown

An excellent chronicle of the tragedy for a broad audience; children, teens, and adults will all be moved. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE MARVELS

by Brian Selznick ; illustrated by Brian Selznick

Time, grief, forgiveness, and love intersect in epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit. Full review >

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LITTLE ROBOT

by Ben Hatke ; illustrated by Ben Hatke

Girl power at its best. A sure winner! (Graphic novel. 3-12) Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

SUNNY SIDE UP

by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm ; illustrated by Matthew Holm

Funny, poignant, and reassuringly upbeat by the end but free of glib platitudes or easy answers. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PABLO & JANE AND THE HOT AIR CONTRAPTION

by José Domingo ; illustrated by José Domingo

Original art and visually engrossing worlds will have readers visiting this book over and over again Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

HILO

by Judd Winick ; illustrated by Judd Winick

A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots Full review >

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