Ms Marvel: Stretched Thin by Nadia Shammas and Nabi H. Ali Scholastic/Graphic Kamala Khan (a.k.a. Ms. Marvel) is stretched too thin-literally. She's having a hard time balancing schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family, becoming the best fanfic writer this side of the Hudson River . . . and, you know, […]
Piece By Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab by Priya Huq Abrams/Amulet Books In this middle-grade graphic novel, Nisrin will have to rely on faith, friends, and family to help her recover after she is the target of a hate crime. Nisrin is a 13-year-old Bangladeshi-American girl living in Milwaukie, Oregon, in 2002. As she […]
Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy Penguin Random House/Dial Books From the creator of Yes, I’m Hot In This, this cheeky, hilarious, and honest graphic novel asks the question everyone has to figure out for themselves: Who are you?Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. […]
Compass, Volume 1: The Cauldron of Eternal Life by Robert MacKenzie and Dave Walker, illustrated by Justin Greenwood Image Comics Shahidah El-Amin is many things: scholar, cartographer, astronomer, mathematician, scientist, explorer, adventurer, and—when need be—two-fisted fighter. Setting out from Baghdad's legendary House of Wisdom during the Islamic Golden Age, Shahi's quest brings her to 13th-century […]
Narya and the Djinn by Iasmin Omar Ata Penguin Random House/Viking Books for Young Readers In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn. Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There’s the constant pressure from her strict family, […]
Squire by Nadia Shammas, illustrated by Sara Alfageeh Quill Tree / HarperCollins This YA fantasy graphic novel follows fourteen year-old Aiza, who trains to become a knight for a war-torn empire while hiding her true background as a girl from conquered lands. Born a second-class citizen, Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s […]
All Rise: Resistance and Rebellion in South Africa by Richard Conyngham, illustrated by Dada Khanyisa, Liz Clarke, Saaid Rahbeeni, Tumi Mamabolo, Nathan Trantraal, Andre Trantraal, Mark Modimola Catalyst Press A graphic anthology celebrating pivotal human rights court cases—the stories of which have never been told before—in South Africa’s pre-apartheid years, and the unsung heroes who […]
Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali (Who HQ Graphic Novel) by Gabe Soria Illustrated by Chris Brunner and Rico Renzi Penguin Random House / Penguin Workshop "The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events." — Booklist Discover the story behind Muhammad […]
Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit by Samira Ahmed, illustrated by Andres Genolet Marvel The greatest hero of the new generation returns in an all-new solo adventure! After an explosion of interdimensional proportions at her cousin’s lab, Kamala Khan suddenly has a doppelgänger to deal with! As Ms. Marvel, it’s her duty to help out the […]
I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp by Anthony Del Col, illustrated by Fahmida Azim WINNER OF THE 2022 PULITZER PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATED REPORTING! This graphic novella recounts the true story of Zumrat Dawut, as originally published in the independent online news organization, Insider, through interviews conducted by Anthony Del Col and testimony given to the […]
I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp by Anthony Del Col; illustrated by Fahmida Azim Lev Gleason/Diamond Books WINNER OF THE 2022 PULITZER PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATED REPORTING! A 2024 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION! This graphic novella, from New Friday an imprint of Lev Gleason®, recounts the true story of Zumrat Dawut, as originally published in the […]
Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel by Maysoon Zayid; illustrated by Shadia Amin Graphix/Scholastic A hilarious story about fame and friendship, by comedian and disability activist Maysoon Zayid, paired with Shadia Amin's absolutely perfect art! Bay Ann wants to shine. She’s sure her moment in the spotlight has arrived when she wins the school talent show […]