Showing 1–8 of 8 titles

• List: Notable Children's Books
• Award year: 2021
• Genre: Graphic Novels

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  Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir

  By Robin Ha

  Ha shares her experience of a surprise move from South Korea to Alabama with her single mom. Feeling out of place in her new stepfamily and high school, she acclimates with the help of a comic-making class.

  • Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Autobiography
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780062685100
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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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  Dragon Hoops

  By Gene Luen Yang

  This graphic novel intertwines the history of basketball with the triumphs and tribulations of the athletes on the champion team at the high school where Yang teaches.

  • Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Autobiography
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781626720794
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  Go with the Flow

  By Lily Williams (Author, Illustrator), Karen Schneemann (Author)

  A group of high school friends band together for a revolution to de-stigmatize menstruation. The red color palette is the perfect choice to accompany this much needed 'period manifesto'.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781250143174
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  The Magic Fish

  By Trung Le Nguyen

  In this graphic novel, Tiến and his mother struggle to communicate, but find a way to tell their truths through the telling of fairy tales, both old and new.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9780593125298
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  Snapdragon

  By Kat Leyh

  Snap’s town has a witch. At least that’s the rumor. Full of acceptance, love, and relatable characters, Snapdragon shows the connection between loving yourself and magic.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781250171122
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  Superman Smashes the Klan

  By Gene Luen Yang (Author), Gurihiru (Illustrator)

  Superman helps a young Chinese American, Roberta Lee, fight racism in Metropolis while dealing with his own issues with assimilation.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781779504210
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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