Looking for comic books or manga (Japanese comics) for kids?  These books are recommended for ages 5-12. We also have separate Graphic Novel collections for Teens and Adults.

Graphic Novel Resources

Graphic Novels for Kids: Fiction (pdf)

Graphic Novels for Kids: Manga (pdf)

Graphic Novels for Kids: Non-fiction (pdf)

Graphic Novels for Tweens (pdf)

Quick Pick

Comics Squad: Recess! by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Dave Pilkey, Dan Santat, Raina Telgemeier & Dave Roman, Ursala Vernon, Eric Wright, and Gene Yang

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Head back to school prepared for one of the best parts of school – RECESS! A collection of comics about recess by top authors and illustrators.

Graphic Novel Links

Graphic Novels Reading List (American Library Association)

Good Comics for Kids (School Library Journal)

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Why should your child read graphic novels?

  • graphic novels are a fun, high-interest format that gets kids excited about reading
  • the text and art work together to help kids comprehend what they’re reading
  • learning new words: graphic novels have vocabulary that’s just as challenging as chapter books