A nonfiction graphic novel that depicts the siege of Mariupol, Ukraine (February 2022-May 2022).  Through harsh linework and watercolor-esque shades of grey, Brown depicts the siege's fallout on the Ukrainian citizens both in Mariupol and in neighboring towns with a documentarian's eye.  The larger conflicts between Ukrainian citizens and the invading Russian forces are covered, but mixed amongst them are smaller moments- a group of boys playing soccer, citizens trying to find food, a mother bringing her children to a shelter.  The book ends with the surrender of the citizens, but makes it clear that this is not the end of the war.  Unflinching and honest, this graphic novel will stay with you for years to come. 

This Middle East inspired fantasy graphic novel explores themes of persecution, classism, colonialism, the fallacy of war, and more.  As a member of the Ornu, Aiza is treated as a second-class citizen in her own land.  Her only path to full citizenship in Bayt-Sajii and to freedom is to train as a knight.  With the reluctant blessing of her parents, she covers the marks that reveal her as Ornu and begins the training.  It’s absolutely grueling and highly competitive.  Even so, Aiza quickly carves out a name for herself among the recruits, and finds some strong friendships as well.  But becoming a knight requires buying into the fictional history that the imperial rulers have created to justify their treatment of the Ornu people, and when an excursion to the borderlands goes awry, Aiza must decide whether or not to continue her individual pursuit for citizenship, or make a much bolder stand for justice.

After moving from Earth to Mars, Clementine ‘Clem’ Chang is honored to be hired by Marcella Lin, whose work with Artificial Intelligence has shaped the scientific community.  While working with Dr. Lin, Clem meets Kye, a humanoid AI created by the doctor to be her assistant.  Although robots are common in society, Kye seems… different.  Almost human.  As Kye and Clem grow closer and Dr. Lin grows more controlling, new questions begin to arise over one’s own autonomy and what makes someone truly human.  A cozy sci-fi graphic novel that deals with big ethical and scientific questions.  

The first in a science fiction duology, this graphic novel follows the life of Addie, who takes care of her little sister Lexa after a catastrophic event wreaked havoc on their hometown, now called the Zone.  Quarantined from the world, something caused Poughkeepsie to be changed into a hell on earth, with strange creatures roaming the remains of the town.  To make ends meet, Addie sneaks into the warped town to take pictures of it, selling them to the highest bidder in order to keep her and Lexa afloat.  When one of her buyers asks her to get something from the Zone for an exorbitant price, Addie thinks this will be her last time stepping into the Zone.  Little does she know, it’s only the beginning.  

The world ended on New Year’s Eve, 2000, due to an unlikely cause: magic.  Years after technology failed and society crumbled, magic has a new place in the world, although it isn’t stable.  It’s up to the young Marguerite de Pruitt and her talking dog Daisy to gather three powerful magic objects in order to save the world– or is it?  Because although she’s been trained for this purpose her whole life, not everything in this new world is as it seems.  

Set sail with best friends Neeta Pandey and Emery Botwright, two teens who grew up on board the S.S. Lark and are ready to begin their adult lives.  While Emery wants to inherit his father's position as captain, Neeta wants to see the world.  When the ship is purchased by a new owner, Mr. Honeycutt, they slowly discover that despite his promises of catering to their desires and those of the first-class passengers, neither of them might get what they truly want.  Additionally, Wick Farley--a vampire and supernatural investigator--follows Mr. Honeycutt on board in order to investigate how he keeps the ship's profits so high.  

Explore the rich history of Indonesian folklore with these three reimagined tales written and illustrated by Clar Angkasa.  In "Keong Mas," a selfish princess is cursed to take the form of a snail, until one day a kind fisherwoman takes her in.  In "Bawang Merah Bawang Putih," two sisters must strike a new path for themselves when their father grows cruel after their mother's death.  In "Timun Mas," a woman and her daughter must use their knowledge of magical plants to outsmart a giant and its monstrous appetite.  Illustration and story work in tandem to create not just a book, but a work of art that will captivate readers. 

Follows the Dragons, a high school basketball team at the school where the author teaches, as they strive toward a championship win which has been a decades-long endeavor.  The book goes behind the scenes of the team, getting to know the coach and the players individually, while also taking us behind the scenes of the writing of the book itself.  Yang deftly weaves his story of discovering a love for the game and the team, and confronting his own crisis of purpose as he works to hold all parts of himself at once (parent, husband, teacher, author).  The history of the team, the stories of the players, combined with the writing, the art, the humor, and the heart, will have you rooting for the Dragons too!