LGBTQIA - Graphic Novels: Teens

Summary: Laura Dean is the most popular girl in high school, but maybe not the best girlfriend to Freddy. Following the latest breakup Freddy gets some advice from a medium, but try as she might Laura Dean keeps coming back. As their relationship spirals out of control Freddy has to confront herself to figure out if it’s really Laura Dean that is the problem.

Summary: Maia Kobabe (who uses e/em/eir pronouns) writes this moving autobiography of finding eirself. Covering everything from  crushes, how to come out to family and the world at large, and explaining what it means to be non-binary and asexual. A wonderful memoir on what it means to find and live as your most authentic self.

Excellent graphic novel about Suggs' family visit to Mexico. Trying to figure out how to belong, navigating the language, and being their true self makes for a beautiful and heartfelt glimpse into the author's life.

In this follow-up to Go with the Flow, best friends Abby, Brit, Christine, and Sasha return for a new school year with new tribulations. Abby secretly joins a new club. Brit weighs the possibilities of two different crushes. Christine tackles her more-than-friends feelings for Abby.  And Sasha struggles in school by prioritizing her boyfriend over her homework. Is it possible for these friends to remain best friends.

Cheese puns abound in this romantic comedy about mistaken identity! Lady Camembert disguises herself as a man in order to inherit her father's fortune. Starting a new life as Count Camembert, she is determined to keep a low profile, but she finds it hard to keep her secret as she spends more and more time with Princess Brie.

Kai’s greatest wish is to become a warrior, much like her father, but although she trains and is skilled, she is no match for the society that wants to hold her down. There are also rumors circulating about her that she is descended from a nine-tailed fox demon, and on the day she learns her family’s greatest secret, she must decide how to confront and continue the life she has fought for. This extraordinary and beautiful fantasy is rooted in historical fiction that deals with trauma and finding your truth within yourself.

Set in 1930s Mississippi where magic is selectively banned for people of color. For those who wish to practice magic freely, the best way is to raise the money to take part in unauthorized broom racing. It is best if you join a group of magical friends trying to find love and their place in the world. A gripping story that is beautifully illustrated and will appeal to those who enjoy magic, historical fiction and female empowerment stories.

After a horrific incident against the town's sheriff, a trans teen must decide if he can weather the storm of trying to take his town's controlling ruler on while keeping his family and his sanity safe.

A blend of historical fiction and queer romance, two girls work together to share an important story with the masses in order to bring about social change during the 1880s.

Emile is a rookie in battle skating, a combination of figure skating and martial arts in which competitors must perform technical elements while avoiding enemy attacks. In his first match of the season, Emile faces Radu, the best battle skater in the world—and Emile's skating idol! During their match, Emile discovers Radu's secret and must decide what to do with this information.

West Hollywood Monster Squad is a fun horror graphic novel about a group of teens out for a night on the town during a catastrophic monster attack. You know that moment in your life when some of your friends have gone away and potentially changed so much, but you’re still at home? Imagine it with added monsters. Also, as a bonus, notice the many West Hollywood landmarks!