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Where to Begin: Graphic Novels

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Ramsey County Library

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Whether you are new to graphic novels or a steady reader, these picks are a start in building your graphic novel repertoire.

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RCL_Megan

Ramsey County Library

15 items

15 items

The Prince and the Dressmaker

The Prince and the Dressmaker

by Wang, Jen

Graphic Novel - 2018

The Prince and the Dressmaker challenges gender norms while also displaying stunning character designs and beautiful writing. The Prince and the Dressmaker challenges gender norms while also displaying stunning character designs and beautiful writing. Show less

The Prince and the Dressmaker challenges gender norms while also displaying stunning character designs and beautiful writing. The Prince and the Dressmaker challenges gender norms while also displaying stunning character designs and beautiful writing. Show less

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Persepolis

Persepolis

by Satrapi, Marjane

Graphic Novel - 2003

This graphic novel uses its monochromatic palette to strengthen its story about young Marji, growing up in Iran in the 1970s and 1980s and growing up surrounded by revolution. This graphic novel uses its monochromatic palette to strengthen its story about young Marji, growing up in Iran in the 1970s and 1980s and growing up surrounded by revolution. Show less

This graphic novel uses its monochromatic palette to strengthen its story about young Marji, growing up in Iran in the 1970s and 1980s and growing up surrounded by revolution. This graphic novel uses its monochromatic palette to strengthen its story about young Marji, growing up in Iran in the 1970s and 1980s and growing up surrounded by revolution. Show less

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Gender Queer

Gender Queer

by Kobabe, Maia

Graphic Novel - 2019

Maia Kobabe's autobiographical graphic novel is a perfect example of how graphic novels challenge tradition and pave the way for more inclusive narratives. Maia Kobabe's autobiographical graphic novel is a perfect example of how graphic novels challenge tradition and pave the way for more inclusive narratives. Show less

Maia Kobabe's autobiographical graphic novel is a perfect example of how graphic novels challenge tradition and pave the way for more inclusive narratives. Maia Kobabe's autobiographical graphic novel is a perfect example of how graphic novels challenge tradition and pave the way for more inclusive narratives. Show less

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The Magic Fish

The Magic Fish

by Trung, Le Nguyen

Graphic Novel - 2020

Trung Le Nguyen crafts a sensitive and well-thought out narrative about a boy accepting and sharing his sexuality through fairytale stories. Trung Le Nguyen crafts a sensitive and well-thought out narrative about a boy accepting and sharing his sexuality through fairytale stories. Show less

Trung Le Nguyen crafts a sensitive and well-thought out narrative about a boy accepting and sharing his sexuality through fairytale stories. Trung Le Nguyen crafts a sensitive and well-thought out narrative about a boy accepting and sharing his sexuality through fairytale stories. Show less

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Maus I

Maus I

A Survivor's Tale

by Spiegelman, Art

Graphic Novel - 1986

Known for its legacy as one of the books to bring graphic novels to the literary forefront, Maus is a beautifully told memoir about a comic artist's father and his experience living through the Holocaust. Known for its legacy as one of the books to bring graphic novels to the literary forefront, Maus is a beautifully told memoir about a comic artist's father and his experience living through the Holocaust. Show less

Known for its legacy as one of the books to bring graphic novels to the literary forefront, Maus is a beautifully told memoir about a comic artist's father and his experience living through the Holocaust. Known for its legacy as one of the books to bring graphic novels to the literary forefront, Maus is a beautifully told memoir about a comic artist's father and his experience living through the Holocaust. Show less

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Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes

[1], Beware the Kitten Holy

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2015

Lumberjanes is a fun read for all ages, telling the story of five best friends attending a camp that isn't what it seems. Featuring diverse characters and humorous storytelling, Noelle Stevenson's series is only getting better as it goes. Lumberjanes is a fun read for all ages, telling the story of five best friends attending a camp that isn't what it seems. Featuring diverse characters and humorous storytelling, Noelle Stevenson's series is only getting better as it goes. Show less

Lumberjanes is a fun read for all ages, telling the story of five best friends attending a camp that isn't what it seems. Featuring diverse characters and humorous storytelling, Noelle Stevenson's series is only getting better as it goes. Lumberjanes is a fun read for all ages, telling the story of five best friends attending a camp that isn't what it seems. Featuring diverse characters and humorous storytelling, Noelle Stevenson's series is only getting better as it goes. Show less

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Boxers

Boxers

by Yang, Gene Luen

Graphic Novel - 2013

Boxers & Saints (listed below) is a two part graphic novel series that tells two different stories, set in the same place at the same time, experimenting with storytelling and graphic novel formatting. Boxers & Saints (listed below) is a two part graphic novel series that tells two different stories, set in the same place at the same time, experimenting with storytelling and graphic novel formatting. Show less

Boxers & Saints (listed below) is a two part graphic novel series that tells two different stories, set in the same place at the same time, experimenting with storytelling and graphic novel formatting. Boxers & Saints (listed below) is a two part graphic novel series that tells two different stories, set in the same place at the same time, experimenting with storytelling and graphic novel formatting. Show less

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Saints

Saints

by Yang, Gene Luen

Graphic Novel - 2013

Saints is the second of the Boxers & Saints stories (Boxers is listed above), showing Gene Luen Yang's creativity and talent through these and all of his other graphic works. Saints is the second of the Boxers & Saints stories (Boxers is listed above), showing Gene Luen Yang's creativity and talent through these and all of his other graphic works. Show less

Saints is the second of the Boxers & Saints stories (Boxers is listed above), showing Gene Luen Yang's creativity and talent through these and all of his other graphic works. Saints is the second of the Boxers & Saints stories (Boxers is listed above), showing Gene Luen Yang's creativity and talent through these and all of his other graphic works. Show less

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March

March

Book One

by Lewis, John

Graphic Novel - 2013

Detailing John Lewis's life from his rural Alabama upbringing through his civil rights activism and public service, this graphic novel trilogy illustrates the best in bringing nonfiction to life. Detailing John Lewis's life from his rural Alabama upbringing through his civil rights activism and public service, this graphic novel trilogy illustrates the best in bringing nonfiction to life. Show less

Detailing John Lewis's life from his rural Alabama upbringing through his civil rights activism and public service, this graphic novel trilogy illustrates the best in bringing nonfiction to life. Detailing John Lewis's life from his rural Alabama upbringing through his civil rights activism and public service, this graphic novel trilogy illustrates the best in bringing nonfiction to life. Show less

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Nimona

Nimona

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2015

This tale about a shapeshifting teenager is perfect for any reader who loves fantasy books and has a great sense of humor. This tale about a shapeshifting teenager is perfect for any reader who loves fantasy books and has a great sense of humor. Show less

This tale about a shapeshifting teenager is perfect for any reader who loves fantasy books and has a great sense of humor. This tale about a shapeshifting teenager is perfect for any reader who loves fantasy books and has a great sense of humor. Show less

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Fun Home

Fun Home

A Family Tragicomic

by Bechdel, Alison

Graphic Novel - 2007

Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir shows just how transformative the graphic novel format can be for literature. Her story integrates art and written language seamlessly, allowing the nuances and ambiguities of her upbringing to be richly explored. Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir shows just how transformative the graphic novel format can be for literature. Her story integrates art and written language seamlessly, allowing the nuances and ambiguities of her upbringing to be richly explored. Show less

Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir shows just how transformative the graphic novel format can be for literature. Her story integrates art and written language seamlessly, allowing the nuances and ambiguities of her upbringing to be richly explored. Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir shows just how transformative the graphic novel format can be for literature. Her story integrates art and written language seamlessly, allowing the nuances and ambiguities of her upbringing to be richly explored. Show less

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Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

A Graphic Novel

by Marsden, Mariah

Graphic Novel - 2017

Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel, and this graphic retelling provides a vehicle for more readers to experience the story. Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel, and this graphic retelling provides a vehicle for more readers to experience the story. Show less

Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel, and this graphic retelling provides a vehicle for more readers to experience the story. Anne of Green Gables is a classic novel, and this graphic retelling provides a vehicle for more readers to experience the story. Show less

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This One Summer

This One Summer

by Tamaki, Mariko

Graphic Novel - 2014

Growing up can be hard, as our two main characters come to learn. Rather than a simple coming-of-age story, This One Summer is heartbreaking in its narrative of finding out who these girls truly are. Growing up can be hard, as our two main characters come to learn. Rather than a simple coming-of-age story, This One Summer is heartbreaking in its narrative of finding out who these girls truly are. Show less

Growing up can be hard, as our two main characters come to learn. Rather than a simple coming-of-age story, This One Summer is heartbreaking in its narrative of finding out who these girls truly are. Growing up can be hard, as our two main characters come to learn. Rather than a simple coming-of-age story, This One Summer is heartbreaking in its narrative of finding out who these girls truly are. Show less

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Saga

Saga

Volume One

by Vaughan, Brian K.

Graphic Novel - 2012

This series is one of the most prolific space operas of all time, featuring the war, romance, fantasy, science fiction, and drama genres all in a beautifully illustrated and written package. This series is one of the most prolific space operas of all time, featuring the war, romance, fantasy, science fiction, and drama genres all in a beautifully illustrated and written package. Show less

This series is one of the most prolific space operas of all time, featuring the war, romance, fantasy, science fiction, and drama genres all in a beautifully illustrated and written package. This series is one of the most prolific space operas of all time, featuring the war, romance, fantasy, science fiction, and drama genres all in a beautifully illustrated and written package. Show less

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Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth

[1], Out of the Deep Woods

by Lemire, Jeff

Graphic Novel - 2010

Sweet Tooth takes the elements of a post-apocalyptic story and pairs them with a child's innocence and growth, using the art form to speak for the characters and their experiences. Sweet Tooth takes the elements of a post-apocalyptic story and pairs them with a child's innocence and growth, using the art form to speak for the characters and their experiences. Show less

Sweet Tooth takes the elements of a post-apocalyptic story and pairs them with a child's innocence and growth, using the art form to speak for the characters and their experiences. Sweet Tooth takes the elements of a post-apocalyptic story and pairs them with a child's innocence and growth, using the art form to speak for the characters and their experiences. Show less

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