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Best Teen & YA Graphic Literature of 2025

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

A WIZARD OF EARTHSEA

by Ursula K. Le Guin ; adapted by Fred Fordham ; illustrated by Fred Fordham

A beloved cornerstone of the genre brought vividly to life through striking illustrations. Full review >

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SILENCED VOICES

by Pablo Leon ; illustrated by Pablo Leon

A beautiful, timely reminder that hope is never out of reach. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

REBIS

by Irene Marchesini ; illustrated by Carlotta Dicataldo ; translated by Carla Roncalli Di Montorio

Haunting yet filled with warmth, this luminous story of identity and belonging will fascinate readers. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

ANGELICA AND THE BEAR PRINCE

by Trung Le Nguyen ; illustrated by Trung Le Nguyen

Tender, sweetly romantic, and enchanting; an encouraging coming-of-age story. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

OLD AS STONE, HARD AS ROCK

by Alessandro Sanna ; illustrated by Alessandro Sanna ; translated by Ammiel Alcalay

A haunting, poetic visual interpretation of one of humanity’s existential dilemmas. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DAN IN GREEN GABLES

by Rey Terciero ; illustrated by Claudia Aguirre

An effervescent search for belonging and a heartfelt ode to a beloved classic. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

CLEMENTINE

by Tillie Walden ; illustrated by Tillie Walden

A bittersweet, hope-tinged conclusion to a stirring trilogy. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

I WISH I DIDN'T HAVE TO TELL YOU THIS

by Eugene Yelchin ; illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

An exceptional work: atmospherically illustrated and underpinned by strong but restrained feelings. Full review >

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