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Detective holding magnifying glass to eye under a spotlight, a city silhouetted in the background with a thief running away behind the detective's back.

Moody Mysteries

A list of atmospheric mysteries to read with appropriately dramatic weather.

Graphic Novels
03/27/2023 - 9:30 AM

Graphic novel book covers arranged over a light purple background

Comics and Graphic Novels for Women's History Month

Celebrate Women’s History Month with graphic novels about women and their contributions to history, culture, and society.

Graphic Novels
03/19/2023 - 6:00 PM

Will Eisner Comics tiled, covering the left side of the image, with an image of Will Eisner on the right at the 2004 San Diego Comic Con.

Celebrate Will Eisner Week!

Explains what the Will Eisner Awards are and showcases titles available in SJPL.

Graphic Novels
03/01/2023 - 9:00 AM

Starry sky with yellow hearts diagonally across, gradually getting larger as they get closer to you.

Sci-Fi Romance

A list of romance in the future.

Graphic Novels
02/13/2023 - 9:45 AM

This Library Celebrates Banned Books Week, September 18-24, 2022 with rainbow colored birds

YA Friday: Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.

Books bring people together and aid the development of empathy and understanding for people from other backgrounds. Champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, September 18–24, 2022!

Megan Maloy
09/23/2022 - 8:00 AM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest in a word bubble with a cartoon pencil

Recap and Winners of the 2022 Graphic Novel Making Contest

Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Graphic Novel Making Contest.

Graphic Novels
09/14/2022 - 8:00 AM

Graphic Novel Making Contest logo, the words Virtual Awards Ceremony Saturday Sept 10 2:00pm-4:00pm, along with photos of guest speakers with book covers.

Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony

Attend the Awards Ceremony for our 14th annual Graphic Novel Making Contest.

Graphic Novels
08/23/2022 - 8:00 AM

moon dreaming fantasy

Neil Gaiman and The Sandman

If you're watching The Sandman on Netflix....

Lisa Mejia
08/11/2022 - 5:37 AM

Graphic Novel Making Contest Logo

Graphic Novel Contest Ends July 31, 2022!

A reminder to our wonderful creators to get your contest entries submitted before the deadline.

Graphic Novels
07/15/2022 - 11:21 AM

batman and superman lego figures

Summer Learning: Graphic Novels

Celebrate summer learning and get inspired for the graphic novel making competition with these titles.

Laura Hammond
07/07/2022 - 10:00 AM

A woman walking in a forest, surrounded by trees and sparkles. Magic sparkles at her fingertips.

International Fairy Day - June 24

Celebrate International Fairy Day with these enchanting graphic novels.

Graphic Novels
06/23/2022 - 2:55 PM

Progress Pride flag.

Exploring Gender Identity

A rather long list of titles that explore characters figuring out their identity, usually in the midst of puberty.

Graphic Novels
06/22/2022 - 12:00 PM