New Graphic Novels
Graphic Memoirs
A graphic memoir illustrates a life in comic form and gives the reader a chance to see the writer’s world more clearly.
Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!
It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.
Recap and Winners of the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest
The Award Ceremony for the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest was this weekend - find winners, photos and more!
Graphic Memoirs
A graphic memoir illustrates a life in comic form and gives the reader a chance to see the writer’s world more clearly.
Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!
It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.
Recap and Winners of the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest
The Award Ceremony for the 2025 Graphic Novel Making Contest was this weekend - find winners, photos and more!
SJPL Staff Picks
SJPL Picks: Graphic Novels for Adults
These are graphic novels for adults (not adult graphic novels). Also, no superheroes or capes to be found (for the most part).
Find Yourself: Diverse Comics for Teens
Comics are for everyone! Enjoy these imaginative graphic novels for teens about characters with diverse experiences.
SJPL Picks: Multicultural Graphic Novels for Kids
Looking for something a little different? Check out these graphic novels highlighting various cultures and subcultures of people.
Staff Picks: YA Books In Translation
Check out these awesome books from around the world — now in English! Mostly fiction and graphic novels.
SJPL Picks: Graphic Novels for Adults
These are graphic novels for adults (not adult graphic novels). Also, no superheroes or capes to be found (for the most part).
Find Yourself: Diverse Comics for Teens
Comics are for everyone! Enjoy these imaginative graphic novels for teens about characters with diverse experiences.
SJPL Picks: Multicultural Graphic Novels for Kids
Looking for something a little different? Check out these graphic novels highlighting various cultures and subcultures of people.
Staff Picks: YA Books In Translation
Check out these awesome books from around the world — now in English! Mostly fiction and graphic novels.
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