BLOGS > MAY 21, 2026
The intricately crafted worlds and dynamic characters of graphic novels capture the imagination of students of all ages, no matter where they are in their literary journey. These worlds foster deeper cultural understanding while the narratives hone critical thinking skills crucial to academic success. Annick Press offers award-winning graphic novels for all ages, blending dynamic storytelling with rich artwork.
By Jarrett Sitter
Interest Level: Upper Elementary
“A tale of growth and friendship as old as rock and roll, styled smartly for a new generation of readers”
– School Library Journal, March 2026
Ready, Cassette, Go! (Cassette City, Book 1) is the first book in this imaginative new middle grade graphic novel series by debut author-illustrator Jarett Sitter. This fun, accessible new series is about friendship, community, and trying things outside of your comfort zone.
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By Brooklin Stormie
Interest Level: Upper Elementary
“While the adventure is touching and fun, the art particularly stands out here, building a cohesive universe filled with characters of all shapes, sizes, and species.”
– School Library Journal, April 2025
A fun, twisty graphic novel debut about an intergalactic rescue mission, which has received positive reviews from Kirkus, SLJ, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly.
Astronautical! is packed with quirky characters and exciting adventures, where wooden mast ships sail through space (totally not real science), whales are spaghettified by black holes (kind of real science), and comets travel through time (absolutely real science).
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By Rosena Fung
Interest Level: Middle School
“This deeply moving graphic novel will shake middle grade readers to the core and have them rooting for Livy. An essential purchase that illuminates the mental health issues with which many young people grapple,”
– SLJ Starred Review, October 2021
Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school – and then there’s Viola. Viola is Livy’s anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola’s relentless judgment, but nothing seems to work until she strikes up new friendships at school. Livy hopes that Viola’s days are numbered. But when tensions arise both at home and at school, Viola rears her head stronger than ever. Only when Livy learns how to ask for help and face her anxiety does she finally figure out living with Viola.
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By Rosena Fung
Interest Level: Young Adult
Award-winning creator of Living with Viola by Rosena Fung pulls from her own family history in her YA debut to give us an emotional and poignant story about how every generation is affected by those that came before, and affects those that come after. Age 16 is a powerful coming-of-age graphic novel about how mothers and daughters pass down – and rebel against – standards of size, gender, race, beauty, and worth.
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