Graphic Novels in Libraries Month

Description & History

Graphic Novels in Libraries Month was established in 2019 by Booklist, the book review magazine of the American Library Association. Taking place in July, this initiative promotes and celebrates graphic novels. Libraries showcase and highlight the unique storytelling format, showcasing the diverse range of genres

Professional Learning Resources

ALA Graphic Novel Scholarships

This source from ALA provides two grant opportunities to librarians and library workers who are passionate about graphic novels and comics.

ALA Graphic Novel and Comics Round Table

The GNCRT has book lists, challenge resources, and newsletters all about graphic novels and comics.

Booklist's Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries

Booklist’s 2025 Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries offers expert reviews, collection tips, and creator insights to help librarians build inclusive, engaging graphic novel collections for all ages and interests.

Building Literacy Connections with Graphic Novels: Page by Page, Panel by Panel

Lessons on building literacy with graphic novels for grades 6-12 for the National Council of Teachers of English. Perfect for our older students.

Teaching with Graphic Novels

Read this Massachusetts Library Association blog post from librarian Liza Halley on how she uses graphic novels in her instruction.

Elementary Graphic Novel Lesson Plan

This blog has a few lesson plan ideas for teaching graphic novels with elementary students.

Learner Engagement Resources

Every Child A Reader Graphic Novel Activity

This comic kit is a great way to get your students involved in the creation of graphic novels. Free kits and graphic novel templates are available to use with your students.

Storyboard That

Multiple storyboards for elementary, middle, and high school students are included in this comprehensive resource. It even provides reading skills resources like text evidence and plot summary to teach students how to write their own graphic novel.