⭐️ here are some cool graphic novels (listed in no particular order) available for you to check out right here in the archer library! ⭐️
By Raina Telgemeier
Drama follows Callie, a middle schooler who loves theater and takes on the role of set designer for her school’s big musical. As she juggles backstage challenges, crushes, and new friendships, Callie discovers that the real drama isn’t always on stage. With humor, heart, and a diverse cast, this graphic novel explores middle school life, identity, and the ups and downs of growing up.
By Vera Brosgol
Anya’s Ghost follows Anya, a Russian immigrant teenager who feels like she doesn’t fit in at her private school—she’s shy, self-conscious, and trying hard to hide her accent and her family’s “weirdness.” One day she falls into an old well and meets Emily, a ghost who insists on being her friend. At first Emily helps Anya — with school, popularity, even her crush — but soon Anya realizes this friendship might cost her more than she bargained for. Spooky, witty, and surprisingly deep, this graphic novel explores identity, belonging, and what it really means to be yourself.
By Raina Telgemeier
Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader, but after a fall one night, she seriously injures her two front teeth. What follows is a long, awkward journey of braces, surgery, and embarrassing orthodontic gear. Add in middle school crushes, shifting friendships, and even a major earthquake — Raina learns that growing up means more than fixing your smile; it’s about learning to own who you are.
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and her younger brother Navin move with their mother to their mysterious great‑grandfather’s old house. Soon, Emily uncovers a strange amulet hidden in the library — and that night their mother is kidnapped by a tentacled monster from a door in the basement. Determined to save her, Emily and Navin follow her into a fantastical underground world filled with talking animals, robots, dangers, and secrets. As Emily discovers she has a role to play as the Stonekeeper, she must decide if she’s ready to accept its power and everything that comes with it.
Three stories collide in this inventive graphic novel: Jin Wang is a Chinese‑American kid trying to fit in at a white suburban school; the legendary Monkey King, forbidden and frustrated, struggles with his place among gods; and Danny, who suffers with the embarrassment of having a cousin named Chin‑Kee—an over‑the‑top stereotype come to life. As the narratives weave together, Jin must grapple with shame, identity, and what it means to accept who he truly is. American Born Chinese blends mythology, humor, and truth to explore cultural belonging, self‑acceptance, and growing up.
By Raina Telgemeier
When Catrina (“Cat”) and her family move from Southern California to the coastal town of Bahía de la Luna so her younger sister Maya—who has cystic fibrosis—can breathe more easily, Cat is reluctant and scared. The town is foggy, full of legends, and said to be haunted. Maya wants to meet ghosts, Cat just wants to protect her sister and herself. As Day of the Dead approaches, Cat must confront her fear of mortality, embrace new friends and old traditions, and learn that life — and love — can still shine through even when ghosts seem near.
By Marjane Satrapi
Persepolis is a graphic memoir that follows Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. As a smart, outspoken young girl, she watches her country change—politically, socially, and spiritually—while trying to understand her identity and place in the world. When danger and repression become too much, she’s sent abroad to Europe. Through all the turbulence—war, loss, exile, culture clash—Marji learns what it means to grow up and to find her voice.
By Shaun Tan
In a hauntingly beautiful wordless graphic novel, Shaun Tan's The Arrival tells the story of a man who leaves his homeland to build a new life in a strange, surreal city. Through stunning illustrations, Tan captures the universal experiences of migration—fear, hope, wonder, and resilience—in a world both alien and familiar. A deeply moving tale of displacement and belonging, this masterpiece speaks volumes without saying a single word.
By Hope Larson
Blending past and present, mystery and magic, Hope Larson's Mercury follows two teenage girls living centuries apart in the same Nova Scotia town. When Tara finds a mysterious pendant linked to her family's history, she uncovers secrets that connect her to the life of her ancestor, Josie, and a dark stranger with a hidden agenda. Richly illustrated and emotionally resonant, this graphic novel explores themes of love, loss, and the ties that bind across time.