My love of middle grade graphic novels continues to deepen as more and more great books come out. Over the past week I read these six, which almost all came out recently (Tidesong came out in 2021). What really struck me about most of them is the wonderful diversity of viewpoints and experiences, which makes for a varied and rewarding reading experience. Hopefully as the generation of kids reading these grows up, we will see a similar boom in YA and adult graphic novels. Freestyle […]
A Delightful Medley of the Finest New Middle Grade Graphic Novels
Freestyle by Gale Galligan
Growing Pains by Kathryn Ormsbee and Molly Brooks
The Baby-Sitters Club #12: Jessi's Secret Language by Chan Chau
Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra
Tidesong by Wendy Xu
The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat and Joanna Cacao