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New Graphic Novels for Kids Summer 2025 |
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Coven
by Soman Chainani
Hester, Anadil, and Dot are legendary across the Endless Woods as vigilante detectives and protectors of the peace. The famed trio are
not only talented witches, but also ride-or-die friends who've never left
a case unsolved. That is, until the Coven answers a call for help from
a mysterious new world: Red Isle, where the Light and Dark Lands are on the brink of all-out war, each blaming the other for a grim spree of deaths. The Coven must work together and unmask the killer before
Red Isle tears itself apart. Little do they know... the real enemy might
be hiding in plain sight.
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| Don't Cause Trouble by Arree ChungMing Lee was hoping for a fresh start in middle school, but he is as desperately uncool as always – not to mention stuck in ESL even though he only speaks English. How’s he supposed to stick up for himself when his parents’ biggest rule is to keep out of trouble? This colorful graphic novel offers a relatable story inspired by the author’s own life. |
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Saphie : The One-eyed Cat
by Joanna Ho
What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well... there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to scratch, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food, and generally causing mayhem all day (and all night) long!
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Maxwell Dark : Nightmare Hunter
by Brady Smith
Twelve-year-old Maxwell, who has the ability to enter and battle other kids' nightmares, has helped countless dreamers -- until he meets Sid, whose increasingly eerie and inescapable nightmares make Maxwell question if he is trapped in one himself.
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Pablo and Splash
by Sheena Dempsey
Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are best friends, despite being
as different as can be. While on a beach vacation, they accidentally
find themselves inside of a scientist's time machine. When the friends are sent back to the age of the dinosaurs, they must quickly get out of
their prehistoric predicament!
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Creature Clinic
by Gavin Aung Than
Welcome to Creature Clinic, the world's finest (and only!) hospital for mythical beings. Here, everyone from trolls and unicorns to tooth fairies and giants can expect the very best treatment. With one exception: humans are absolutely, 100 percent not allowed! Doctor-in-training
Kara Orc has worked hard and followed the rules her entire life to get where she is now, but when a human in need shows up at the hospital, her obedience is put to the test. Sure -- most humans are dangerous, destructive beasts, but Kara took an oath to help all creatures and even humans deserve care and compassion. How long can Kara keep such
a big secret from her boss... who also happens to be her mother?
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Night Light
by Michael Emberley
During a blackout, a parent gathers stars to comfort their frightened
child. After returning the stars to the sky, they sleep together peacefully under the softy lit blanket high above.
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Snap! Crunch! Munch?
by Diana Castillo
When a young boy comes down for family dinner, there's food for each member of his picky family: black beans, plantains, flan, and more. It isn't long before his imagination is filled with lions, elephants, and flamingos, all slurping, crunching, and munching on a delicious dinner too!
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Song Of the Lioness : Alanna Book 1,
the Graphic Novel Adaptation
by Vita Ayala
Alanna isn't like other girls from noble families. What she really wants
is to be a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren't allowed to do. But Alanna will not be deterred, so she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna's skills and stubbornness win her friends among the nobility as well as the denizens of the lower city... but not everyone wishes her well. Based on the popular middle grade series by Tamora Pierce.
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The Cartoonists Club
by Raina Telgemeier
Makayla has ideas but can't form a story. Howard loves to draw but struggles with ideas. Lynda draws constantly but focuses on her mistakes, and Art loves trying something new. Together, they form
The Cartoonists Club! An inspirational how-to for kids who love
to draw and want to create their own graphic stories, from beloved graphic novelists/illustrators Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud.
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Hilda and Twig Hide From the Rain
by Luke Pearson
Hilda and her trusty deerfox companion, Twig, don't let rain get in the way of an adventure. But when their forest exploration is interrupted by
a big storm, Twig realizes he may have to save Hilda from big trouble!
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Contact your librarian for more great books for kids! |
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