Fall 2023 Picks for Teens

9 Books Found

Filtered by 'Graphic Novels'
  • Crumbs

    A very cute graphic novel about a seer falling in love which got sweeter at the magical bakery. The seer is unsure about what she should do with her unique powers. A very fun and in some ways relatable to young adult audiences. - Darshani Bacchus, Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

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  • Dark Gathering, Volume 1

    A fun horror-comedy about a college student who wants to avoid anything involving ghosts and the occult, and the child prodigy he tutors who wants to hunt the ghosts’ down. Yayoi, the child prodigy, is hands down Best Girl of 2023. — Renee Scott, Washington Heights

    Cover of Dark Gathering, Volume 1
  • Delicious in Dungeon

    After an encounter with a dragon, Laios's party can't afford basic rations. To survive their adventure, they decide to cook the monsters that live in the dungeon! An expressive and poignant series about the value of eating meals with friends. — Annelise Williams, Tompkins Square

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  • For Lamb

    Set in the Jim Crow South, an interracial friendship goes horrifically wrong with tragic results. This book explores the often untold stories of the lynching of Black women with heartbreaking detail.  — Renee Scott, Washington Heights

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  • Frontera

    Mateo must put his faith in something or someone that he isn't even sure exists as he treks across the Sonoran Desert from Mexico to the United States. A coming-of-age story about resilience for readers who want insight on the migrant experience. — Tabrizia Jones, Pelham Parkway-Van Nest

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  • Occulted

    A memoir of Amy Rose's childhood being raised in a cult. Suddenly bombarded by news reports, Amy starts making secret trips to a library to learn things she wasn't meant to know and everything she needs to escape. Fascinating and beautifully rendered. - Anne Rouyer, Mulberry Street

     

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  • The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    This is the first graphic novel I've read, and I loved it so much! It depicts issues that one may face in the real world with a dash of fantasy and humor. Overall, this book is hilarious and fun to read! - Darshani Bacchus, Pelham Parkway Van-Nest Library

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  • Roaming

    Three queer teenagers from Canada visit New York in 2009 and lose themselves in the sights of the city and in their dreams, frictions, and fears. Beautifully illustrated, nostalgic, geographically precise, and as always, emotionally intuitive. — Hal Schreive, 53rd Street

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  • Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō, Volume 1

    In a near future Tokyo where sand dunes have swallowed the roads, android Alpha runs a quaint cafe that serves maybe a customer a day. This slice of life cli-fi manga is just as cozy as a warm drink in your hands on a late autumn night. — Vanessa Carrasco, 67th Street

    Cover of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō, Volume 1