Great Graphic Novels

Great Graphic Novels for Teens is a list of recommended graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for those ages 12-18, prepared yearly by YALSA.

Visit YALSA's Teen Book Finder Database, a one-stop shop for finding selected lists and award winners. Users can search this free resource by award, list name, year, author, genre and more, as well as print customizable lists.

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Current List 

2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2024 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens 

Previous Lists

2023 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2023 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2022 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2022 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2021 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2021 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2020 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2020 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2019 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2019 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2018 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2018 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2017 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2017 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2016 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2016 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2015 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2015 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2014 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2014 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2013 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2012 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2011 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2010 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2009 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2008 Great Graphic Novels

2007 Great Graphic Novels

Previous Top 10 Lists

2013 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2012 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2011 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2010 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2009 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens

2008 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels

2007 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels