Best Graphic Novels for Children

At Your Library, a public awareness campaign for public libraries, recently published “The Best Graphic Novel for Children.”
The list is filled with recommendations for reluctant readers and those who enjoy illustrated reads. Not only do these titles encourage reading, they can serve as supplemental teaching aides on topics such as history and literature.
 

Below are highlights from the list by grade level. Click here to see the full list of books!

Grades K-12

• Benny and Penny in The Big No-No! by Geoffrey Hayes
• Johnny Boo : the best little ghost in the world by James Kochalka
• The Meeting by Luciani Brigitte

Grades 3-5

• Bone: Out from Boneville  by Jeff Smith
• Salt Water Taffy: the legend of Old Salty by Matthew Loux
• Amulet: the stonekeeper  by Kazu Kibuishi

Grades 6-8

• Houdini : the handcuff king by Jason Lutes
• Trickster: Native American tales edited by Matt Dembicki
• Lewis & Clark by Nick Bertozzi