Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation, Ari Folman and David Polonsky’s Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation breathes vibrant, heartbreaking life into a classic. Blending hauntingly beautiful illustrations with direct diary quotes, this masterpiece captures Anne’s profound humanity and the claustrophobia of the Secret Annex.
Embrace your natural self with Frizzy, a beautiful, award-winning middle grade graphic novel by Claribel Ortega and Rose Bousamra. Centering on Marlene’s journey to stop straightening her hair and love her gorgeous curls, this relatable story explores cultural beauty standards and self-acceptance.
In the powerful graphic novel Displacement, a teenager is pulled back in time to witness the heartbreaking reality of World War II Japanese-American internment camps. Balancing history with personal discovery, Kiku Hughes delivers a heartfelt story about community resilience, civil liberties, and the enduring fight for equality.
Classic literature meets contemporary city life in Anne of West Philly! This modern graphic novel adaptation reimagines Anne Shirley as a spirited, creative foster teen adjusting to life in Philadelphia. Featuring diverse characters, relatable themes, and beautiful visual storytelling.
Before he braved new frontiers in Star Trek, George Takei was a four-year-old boy imprisoned in an American concentration camp. They Called Us Enemy is a stunning, graphic memoir that chronicles his childhood under legalized racism. Beautifully illustrated and emotionally gripping, this accessible historical masterpiece.