Staff Picks: Graphic Novels for AAPI Heritage Month!Like this list

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• Newsprints

  Xu, Ru,

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  jGraphic Novel. "A futuristic steampunk twist on "Newsies" that's full of found family, fantastical inventions, and... what happens when brilliant innovations are weaponized for warfare. Alternately beautiful, whimsical, and surprisingly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tamamo the Fox Maiden

  and Other Asian Stories

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "This collection of asian myths and legends re-imagined. I loved Gene Luen Yang's comic about the Monkey King" - Erin K.

• Mooncakes

  Walker, Suzanne (Suzanne Wakeen),

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "This graphic novel has: witchy vibes, friends-to-lovers, beautiful art, queer romance. What more could you ask for?" - Raven P.

• Lunar New Year Love Story

  Yang, Gene Luen,

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "In this coming-of-age story, a girl learns the magic of lion dancing, while navigating love in all its forms under the watchful eye of her "imaginary friend" St. Valentine (who morphs from benign and cutesy friend to spiteful…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Danger and Other Unknown Risks

  North, Ryan, 1980-

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "A very interesting take on a post-Y25 apocalypse world. Magic replaced all electricity, but there's "good" magic and "bad" magic. Marguerite and her uncle are chosen to rid the world of the bad, but it deeply analyzes if the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Prince and the Dressmaker

  Wang, Jen, 1984-

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "It was a journey of self-acceptance and of choosing love. A wholesome friendship bound by a secret that a lot of teens go through. Identity." - Ady R.

• Flamer

  Curato, Mike,

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "One of my graphic novels that I think makes great use of the medium and its illustrations" - Erin H.

• Good Talk

  a Memoir in Conversations

  Jacob, Mira, 1973-

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  Adult Graphic Novel. "Jacob tells it like it is: motherhood, womanhood, and what it's like to raise a brown boy in the US post-9/11. She manages all this with grace and a good dose of humor" - Hannah

• The Best We Could Do

  An Illustrated Memoir

  Bui, Thi,

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  Adult Graphic Novel. "The artwork in this graphic memoir is so beautiful and expressive, the story at times simply heartbreaking. This is a poignant and eye opening look at displacement, war, and the effects such things can have on folks for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Almost American Girl

  An Illustrated Memoir

  Ha, Robin,

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "Though she has her reasons, Chuna's mom decides to uproot their lives in Korea for a new life in Alabama. It's the 1990's and all Chuna wants is to spend time eating, laughing, and reading comics with her friends back home, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Saga. Volume 1

  Vaughan, Brian K.

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  Adult Graphic Novel. "This series is what got me into graphic novels! It's an epic tale through space about two lovers from warring planets. So good! illustrations are also amazing." - Mindy R.

• Book Love

  Tung, Debbie,

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  Adult Graphic Novel. "If you're reading this message, just stop and read this book. Why? Because clearly you're a book lover, too. :)" - Sarah N.

• Pilu of the Woods

  Nguyen, Mai K,

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  jGraphic Novel. "Just a breathtaking journey through the depths of emotion and the power of friendship. From start to finish, this beautifully illustrated and profoundly touching tale captivated my heart and left me with a renewed appreciation for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wingbearer

  Liu, Marjorie M.,

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  jGraphic Novel. "This is a fun, fast-paced graphic novel for kids 7-13. Zuli is brave and kind, and her companions are diverse and complex. This is a wonderful book with gorgeous illustrations. Anyone will enjoy!" - Erin K.

• Viewfinder

  Chung, Christine D. U.,

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  jGraphic Novel. "A beautiful wordless picture book about a future Earth long after (most) humans have moved off the planet. There's so much to see on each page - including a 300 animal storytime - and kids will love the vibrant illustrations." - Amy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Kill Giants

  Kelly, Joe, 1971-

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  Adult Graphic Novel. "The story of a child with a ferocious imagination and willpower; Barbara is clever and humorous, but haunted by something too big for words, so she prepares herself with a sharp tongue and a really big hammer that can destroy…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alex + Ada

  the Complete Collection Deluxe Edition. Issue 1-15

  Luna, Jonathan

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  Teen Graphic Novel. "A perfect addition to the sci-fi subgenre of sentient AI and whether or not they can experience human emotions. Beautiful, poignant, charming." - Raven P.

• The Good Asian

  An Edison Hark Mystery. Volume One

  Pichetshote, Pornsak,

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  Adult Graphic Novel. "A 1930's noir graphic novel with elements of action, history, and mystery. It feels like a gritty HBO show."