2016 may just be the year that the acceptance of graphic novels skyrocketed, with an explosion of new titles and new series installments. It’s official–graphic novels are fun to read, highly creative, and a great way to support literacy, foster a love of books, and expand your horizons! Read on for age-specific lists of 2016 graphic novels.

Find this whole collection in the catalog to borrow, or take along a shopping list!

Kids’

The Mystery of the Pirate Ship (Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #17) – grades 2-5

(Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #17) – grades 2-5 First to the Last Place on Earth (Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #18) – grades 2-5

(Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #18) – grades 2-5 Firelight (Amulet Vol. 7) by Kazu Kibuishi – grades 4-6

(Amulet Vol. 7) by Kazu Kibuishi – grades 4-6 Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier – grades 5-8

by Raina Telgemeier – grades 5-8 Faith Volume 1: Hollywood and Vine by Jody Houser and Francis Portela (grades 7 and up)

by Jody Houser and Francis Portela (grades 7 and up) How to Talk to Girls at Parties by Neil Gaiman and Gabriel Bá (grades 7 and up)

Teens

March: Book Three by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin – grades 8 and up

by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin – grades 8 and up Paper Girls Volume 1 and 2 by Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang – grades 9 and up

by Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang – grades 9 and up Monstress Volume 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda – grades 10 and up

by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda – grades 10 and up Princess Jellyfish 1, 2 and 3 by Akiko Higashimura – grades 10 and up

Adults