Madison Library District
Choice Awards
TEEN Graphic Novels NOMINEES FOR 2026
Voting begins August 18.
Find all the nominees below.
Nominees
You and I Are
Polar Opposites, Vol. 4
by Kōcha Agasawa
Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who’s got a crush. There’s just one little problem—when it comes to personality, the guy she’s into is her polar …
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Garfield: Full Course,
Vol. 5
by Jim Davis
Feeling mistreated and unappreciated, Garfield embarks on a search for a new home. Along the way, he meets up with a clown who works in …
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Dreamover
by Dani Diaz
Amber and Nico would make an odd couple. She’s a headstrong goofball with a temper. He’s a shy, self-conscious emo boy. But they’ve been best friends since third …
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Brielle & Bear, Vol. 1
by Salomey Doku
Once upon a time, Brielle met Bear. And then they fell in love. But that’s just the beginning. Fairytales have a way of twisting and swirling before you get to …
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Let Me in Your Window
by Adam Ellis
This brand-new collection of delightful horror comics includes nine new thrilling and terrifying stories that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and peering out their …
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Nordlys: Book One
by Malin Falch
The night before Sonja’s coming-of-age ceremony, she receives a visit from a mysterious boy who offers to take her across the stars to his home. Traveling on …
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The Nefarious Nights
of Willowweep Manor
by Shaenon K. Garrity
Haley is summoned back to the Willowweep pocket universe to deal with a huge crisis: another pocket universe is collapsing, and the survivors are seeking …
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On Starlit Shores
by Bex Glendining
Alex Wilson hasn’t been back to Indigo Harbor, the seaside village where she grew up, in years. In fact, she can barely remember anything about it. But when her grandmother dies …
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The Emperor’s Caretaker,
Vol. 5
by Ichiha Hiiragi
Linhua and company head to Heiyang, the capital of Guangyan, on an official visit. Emperor Zhiyou is captivated by the vibrant city, but Linhua finds herself …
Read the full synopsis
My Hero Academia,
Vol. 40
by Kohei Horikoshi
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a …
Read the full synopsis
A Wizard of Earthsea:
A Graphic Novel
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he let loose a terrible …
Read the full synopsis
Float, Vol. 1
by Kate Marchant
Amidst the chaos of her parents’ bitter divorce, Alaskan teenager Waverly Lyons trades in her textbooks and parka for a summer of suntans and short-shorts with her aunt in …
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Rebis: Born and Reborn
by Irene Marchesini
Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity―it’s a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods―and …
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We Could be Magic
by Marissa Meyer
When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents’ marriage was falling apart. Now she’s landed her dream job at the theme …
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Cat + Crazy, Vols. 1 & 2
by Wataru Nadatani
When cat fanatic and high schooler Kensuke Fuji meets the Ultimate Cat Whisperer, he decides to become their disciple to learn everything about cats …
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The 31st Consort, Vol. 1
by Tsubasa Nanaki
No lady wants to be chosen as the unfortunate 31st consort candidate. After all, being the lowest rank means only one chance to see the king every few months! That’s perfect for …
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Red Threads
by Ila Nguyen-Hayama
Fifteen-year-old Hana is bored by her humdrum existence in Tokyo—there must be more to life than cram school and chores. After she rescues a crow caught …
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Cry Out Loud
by Tara O’Connor
In this family, no one will hear you scream.
Strongheaded, fiercely independent, and constantly furious, Nell just wants to be free to …
Read the full synopsis
Star Wars: Ewoks
by Steve Orlando
A team of Imperial-led BOUNTY HUNTERS and scavengers arrive on the Forest Moon of Endor searching for a secret cache of Imperial weaponry! Are they prepared to face off …
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Alanna
by Tamora Pierce
In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. However, Alanna isn’t like other girls from noble …
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Aurora, Vol. 1
by Red
The shining city of Vash in the world of Aurora is protected by a great and powerful god of the same name, but even Vash’s incarnation cannot withstand the Collector, an immortal …
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The Raven Boys:
The Graphic Novel
by Maggie Stiefvater
Blue Sargent comes from a family of psychics. Only, she has never had the same clairvoyant abilities they had and has always felt too ordinary within the magic that surrounded her. Enter …
Read the full synopsis
Song of a Blackbird
by Maria van Lieshout
Fictionalized but based on true events, Song of a Blackbird has two intertwined timelines: one is a modern-day family drama, the other a thrilling tale of a WWII-era bank heist …
Read the full synopsis
Frieren:
Beyond Journey’s End,
Vol. 13
by Kanehito Yamada
Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest of her former party. How …
Read the full synopsis
The Ancient Magus’ Bride,
Vol. 20
by Kore Yamazaki
What is love? Hate? What are blessings and curses? In battle, Philomela takes up the thurisaz rune Chise gave her, and the catastrophe swirling around the Sargant Family crashes to …
Read the full synopsis
You and I Are Polar Opposites, Vol. 4 by Kōcha Agasawa
Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who’s got a crush. There’s just one little problem—when it comes to personality, the guy she’s into is her polar opposite!
Emotions are running high as Suzuki and her friends prepare for their field trip to Kyoto, where new sights, new experiences, and a chance to see each other in a whole new light await. Whether it’s Suzuki wrestling with how she wants Tani to think of her, Nishi deciding how she really feels about Yamada, or Azuma letting her walls down, one thing’s for sure—it’ll be a trip to remember!
book 4 in the You and I Are Polar Opposites series
Garfield: Full Course, Vol. 5 by Jim Davis
Garfield explores what life is like outside of the friendly confines of Jon’s house.
Feeling mistreated and unappreciated, Garfield embarks on a search for a new home. Along the way, he meets up with a clown who works in an old-timey traveling circus. Convinced that this is the place for him, Garfield becomes part of the act. Wait. What is that cannon for?
Join Garfield as he travels to find the perfect home, and as he finds a lot of not-so-perfect homes along the way.
Dreamover by Dani Diaz
“I wish we could stay here forever.”
Amber and Nico would make an odd couple. She’s a headstrong goofball with a temper. He’s a shy, self-conscious emo boy. But they’ve been best friends since third grade and are both very good at video games, and she can’t hide her feelings for him any longer. During the end of their eighth-grade class beach trip, she confesses her undying love to him. To no one’s surprise except hers, the feeling is mutual! Thus begins a glorious, blissful summer of first love.
But life gets complicated once high school starts. Amber and Nico are faced with their toughest challenges yet: getting to school by 7:25 A.M. every day, dealing with bullies, and juggling their relationship, friendships, and homework. Things start to spiral out of control, causing Amber and Nico to cling to each other and neglect their friends. Soon, they find themselves stressed, depressed, and friendless. Amber wishes she could run away with Nico and escape the never-ending nightmare of high school.
One night, as they play video games together, Amber gets her wish: She and Nico mysteriously fall into a shared lucid dream where anything they imagine becomes possible and endless adventure awaits. Will they run away together forever or choose to return to the real world?
Brielle & Bear, Vol. 1 by Salomey Doku
Once upon a time, Brielle met Bear. And then they fell in love.
But that’s just the beginning. Fairytales have a way of twisting and swirling before you get to “happily ever after.” And though modern-day Once Upon a Time University first-year, Brielle, is a dreamer, always with her nose in a book, her imagination can’t help but run wild with potential romance.
To her, Bear is perfect. . . until Brielle discovers a secret he’s been hiding for a long time that just might shatter their fairytale love. . . .
book 1 in the Brielle and Bear series
Let Me in Your Window by Adam Ellis
This brand-new collection of delightful horror comics includes nine new thrilling and terrifying stories that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and peering out their windows in fright. Adam Ellis, one of the biggest stars in webcomics, brings his unique blend of humor and horror to life with stunning illustrations and gripping narratives.
Stories include Sleepwalker, about a terrifying and unexplained incident at a youth hostel, Old Machines, about receiving instant messages from a friend who has been dead for years, and Sunken Express, which chronicles a paranormal journey on a phantom subway car.
Whether it’s a ghostly encounter, a creepy urban legend, or a supernatural mystery, Let Me In Your Window is guaranteed to give you the creeps.
part of the Horror Stories by Adam Ellis series
Nordlys: Book One by Malin Falch
Journey to the magical north in this award-winning and bestselling portal fantasy graphic novel rooted in Nordic folklore.
The night before Sonja’s coming-of-age ceremony, she receives a visit from a mysterious boy who offers to take her across the stars to his home. Traveling on the northern lights, Sonja follows Espen to a Norway unlike any she knows, one full of trolls, pirates, and magic. As she slowly starts to lose her heart to this new land, she uncovers an adventure that might bring both of her worlds together.
book 1 in the Nordlys series
The Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity
Haley is summoned back to the Willowweep pocket universe to deal with a huge crisis: another pocket universe is collapsing, and the survivors are seeking refuge in Willowweep. Haley and her friends discover that the newcomers are from a mystery-themed universe complete with a blustery colonel, a sweet old spinster, and a butler.
But shortly after their arrival, strange things start happening to Willowweep…the once-Gothic pocket universe is transforming into a whodunit! As the tropes of a detective story start to multiply, a murder rocks Willowweep. And when she searches for the culprit, Haley begins to suspect that one of the newcomers is trying to eradicate Willowweep. One by one, all her friends disappear, and it’s up to Haley to get to the bottom of this mind-boggling mystery. Can she grow past her Gothic romance roots to become a new kind of heroine?
book 2 in the Willowweep Manor series
On Starlit Shores by Bex Glendining
Alex Wilson hasn’t been back to Indigo Harbor, the seaside village where she grew up, in years. In fact, she can barely remember anything about it. But when her grandmother dies unexpectedly, Alex will have to return to her childhood home to say goodbye.
Accompanied by her best friend, Grim, Alex travels back to her hometown and begins cleaning out her grandmother’s house, but the longer they stay, the stranger things get. Indigo Harbor isn’t your average town—there are falling stars, witches running tea shops, and a name that comes up again and again: Elizabeth. Who was this woman, and how did she know Alex’s grandmother?
As she explores the town and sorts through her grandmother’s belongings, Alex reconnects with her past and tries with increasing desperation to uncover the greatest secret of all, the identity of the mysterious Elizabeth.
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Vol. 5 by Ichiha Hiiragi
Linhua and company head to Heiyang, the capital of Guangyan, on an official visit. Emperor Zhiyou is captivated by the vibrant city, but Linhua finds herself unprepared for the next stop on their her family home. Linhua’s mother meets Souren, her daughter’s secret fiancé, for the very first time. What will this encounter mean for their clandestine engagement?
book 5 in The Emperor’s Caretaker series
My Hero Academia, Vol. 40 by Kohei Horikoshi
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?
Only one man is walking away from the epic rematch between All Might and All For One. All Might’s superpowers may be long gone, but he’s no less of a superhero as he throws everything he’s got at the diabolical mastermind. Meanwhile, All For One wants nothing more than to reach Tomura, his ideal vessel. With the whole world watching and All Might hanging on by his fingernails, one young protégé of his might have to step up to save the day.
book 40 in the My Hero Academia series
A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel by Ursula K. Le Guin
Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he let loose a terrible shadow upon the word. This is the tale of how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon—and learned that darkness is as much a part of us as the light,
A graphic novel adaptation of a classic fantasy literature, to delight visual readers, graphic novel fans and longtime admirers of Le Guin’s work.
Float, Vol. 1 by Kate Marchant
Amidst the chaos of her parents’ bitter divorce, Alaskan teenager Waverly Lyons trades in her textbooks and parka for a summer of suntans and short-shorts with her aunt in Florida. A fish out of water even back in the snow, Waverly is determined to be everything she isn’t back home: cool, fun, dare she even say part of a group? There’s just one problem. She doesn’t know how to swim.
Enter Blake—the super-tan, super-hot, super-arrogant boy next door who seems to hate her guts. When he discovers her secret, Waverly is positive that her perfect summer is perfectly over. But then Blake does the unthinkable. He offers to teach her.
Cat + Crazy, Vols. 1 & 2 by Wataru Nadatani
From Wataru Nadatani, the creator of Cat + Gamer, comes Cat + Crazy, a humorous cat manga for all animal and cat lovers!
When cat fanatic and high schooler Kensuke Fuji meets the Ultimate Cat Whisperer, he decides to become their disciple to learn everything about cats!
Vol. 1: High schooler Kensuke Fuji adores cats, but others in his family are allergic, so he’s never really been able to spend time with any. When he meets a mysteriously skilled cat guru—who seems to be able to understand everything about cats—Kensuke finds a kindred spirit who is also “absolutely kitty bonkers,” so he decides to study under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer! Come along with Kensuke and learn the secrets of the Cat Fist Way!
Vol. 2: High schooler Kensuke Fuji loves cats, but can’t have any of his own. Recently, he’s made the acquaintance of a local cat whisperer, Nekoya Jin, who seems to know everything about the feline realm! Kensuke’s made it his goal to study under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer and learn all about cats. Their adventures continue, with Kensuke and readers delving deeper into the enigmatic world of cats and the humans who wind up obsessed with them!
A silly but sincere look at humans who adore cats—and seek to learn more about these mysterious creatures—Cat + Crazy is another impressive series from Harvey Award nominated manga creator Wataru Nadatani (Cat + Gamer)!
books 1 and 2 in the Cat + Crazy series
Rebis: Born and Reborn by Irene Marchesini
For fans of Nimona and Snapdragon comes an exquisitely drawn medieval story about the friendship between a runaway child and a mysterious witch.
Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity―it’s a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods―and finds it in Viviana. Powerful and beautiful, Viviana belongs to a sisterhood of outcast women. Martino is welcomed into the fold and, drawing on the magic of the forest, is reborn.
In Rebis, Italian duo Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo deliver a medieval fantasy steeped in mystery―a haunting and hopeful tale of transformation and found family.
We Could be Magic by Marissa Meyer
When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents’ marriage was falling apart. Now she’s landed her dream job at the theme park’s prestigious summer program, where she can make magical memories for other kids, guests, and superfans just like her. All she has to do is audition for one of the coveted princess roles, and soon her dreams will come true.
There’s just one problem. The heroes and heroines at Sommerland are all, well… thin. And no matter how much Tabi lives for the magic, she simply doesn’t fit the park’s idea of a princess.
Given a not-so-regal position at a nacho food stand instead, Tabi is going to need the support of new friends, a new crush, and a whole lot of magic if she’s going to devise her own happily ever after. . . without getting herself fired in the process.
The 31st Consort, Vol. 1 by Tsubasa Nanaki
No lady wants to be chosen as the unfortunate 31st consort candidate. After all, being the lowest rank means only one chance to see the king every few months! That’s perfect for Feria, though. Hailing from the far remote territory of the kingdom and uninterested in marriage, she’d much rather tend to her lovely herb garden than vie for favor! But when the inevitable visit on the 31st comes…what’s to become of her “romance”?!
book 1 in The 31st Consort series
Red Threads by Ila Nguyen-Hayama
Fifteen-year-old Hana is bored by her humdrum existence in Tokyo—there must be more to life than cram school and chores. After she rescues a crow caught in a net by her house, a mysterious visitor arrives at her door, offering her the chance to enroll in the most prestigious magic academy in The Benten School of Esoterics.
Hana jumps at the chance for adventure and life at Benten is everything she ever dreamed of—magic, mystical creatures, and making a new best friend in fellow new student Yoomi. But before long, Hana’s dream becomes a nightmare. Something is haunting the halls, and a series of horrifying attacks leave everyone wondering: is Benten cursed? Will the legendary school have to close its doors for good? If Hana and Yoomi want to save their new home, they’ll have to unravel the mystery or die trying!
Cry Out Loud by Tara O’Connor
In this family, no one will hear you scream.
Strongheaded, fiercely independent, and constantly furious, Nell just wants to be free to carve out her own path in life. And she doesn’t care whether her mom or anyone else approves of her choices.
But what Nell doesn’t know is that her destiny was etched in stone generations ago.
After getting suspended from school, Nell is forced to go live with an aunt and uncle whom she’s never met before. Her sense of unease quickly evolves into terror when Nell discovers that she’s been chosen as the latest victim in a perilous plot that spans centuries and has left countless bodies in its wake.
Star Wars: Ewoks by Steve Orlando
A team of Imperial-led BOUNTY HUNTERS and scavengers arrive on the Forest Moon of Endor searching for a secret cache of Imperial weaponry! Are they prepared to face off against the battle-ready Ewoks who took down so many of their ranks? Who is the mysterious new warrior Ewok returning to Bright Tree village, and what is their connection to WICKET W. WARRICK?
part of the Ewoks series
Song of the Lioness, Vol. 1: Alanna by Tamora Pierce
In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. However, Alanna isn’t like other girls from noble families—what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren’t allowed to do.
But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna’s skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . .
book 1 in the Song of the Lioness Graphic Novel Adaptations series
Aurora, Vol. 1 by Red
The shining city of Vash in the world of Aurora is protected by a great and powerful god of the same name, but even Vash’s incarnation cannot withstand the Collector, an immortal sorceress bent on unmaking the world. Vash’s city is destroyed and his soul abducted, leaving only ruins and the wounded, empty body of his incarnation. When newborn soul Kendal awakens in the body, he is driven to rescue the imprisoned Vash. Now Kendal must grapple with living as a mortal and defeating a force powerful enough to sunder the gods.
Kendal is aided by the friends he makes along the way: Alinua, a volatile elven hermit terrified of her uncontrollable life magic; Erin, the prideful Elemental Magus, master of all six elements, who is burdened with a world-shattering curse; and Falst, a surly beastman trying to find his way in a world that hates him. Together, they will journey through magic and mystery, explore perilous environments, and confront ancient forces. Stars dance beyond the shimmering curtains of Aurora; it is time to draw those curtains back . . .
book 1 in the Aurora series
The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater
Blue Sargent comes from a family of psychics. Only, she has never had the same clairvoyant abilities they had and has always felt too ordinary within the magic that surrounded her. Enter Gansey, a rich student from Aglionby, the town’s all-boys private school teeming with wealth, privilege, and trouble. Blue’s always made it a point to stay away from its students, the Raven Boys.
But when Gansey asks her to join him and three other Raven Boys on his quest to find a long-forgotten Welsh king rumored to be sleeping beneath the mountains of their quiet Virginia town, Blue doesn’t hesitate. She jumps at the chance to finally be a part of something real and full of magic, a world she was born into yet one that always stood just out of reach. Soon enough, she’s swept into a strange and shifting world woven into theirs, one far more dangerous than anything they could have dreamt up.
book 1 in The Raven Cycle: The Graphic Novels series
Song of a Blackbird by Maria van Lieshout
Fictionalized but based on true events, Song of a Blackbird has two intertwined timelines: one is a modern-day family drama, the other a thrilling tale of a WWII-era bank heist carried out by Dutch resistance fighters.
In the present day, teenage Annick is desperate to find a bone marrow donor that could save the life of her grandmother, Johanna. She turns to her family history and discovers a photograph taken by Emma Bergsma.
Decades earlier, Emma is a young art student about to be drawn into what will become the biggest bank heist in European history: swapping 50 Million Guilders’ worth of forged bank notes for real ones―right under the noses of the Nazis! Emma’s life―and the lives of thousands, including a young woman named Johanna―hangs in the balance.
In this stranger-than-fiction graphic novel, Maria van Lieshout weaves a tale about family, courage, and the power of art. Deeply personal yet universal, Song of a Blackbird sheds light on an untold WWII story and sends a powerful message about compassion and resistance.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 13 by Kanehito Yamada
The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about.
Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to understand what life means to the people around her?
After being reunited in the past with her old friends, the Party of Heroes, Frieren looks for a way to return to the future. But the Demon King’s minions want the knowledge Frieren possesses, and the powerful demon Grausam traps Frieren and Himmel in an illusion so beautiful they may never want to leave! Then a threat that’s been lurking in the shadows for decades rises once again…
book 13 in the Frieren series
The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Vol. 20 by Kore Yamazaki
What is love? Hate? What are blessings and curses? In battle, Philomela takes up the thurisaz rune Chise gave her, and the catastrophe swirling around the Sargant Family crashes to a close. Chise and Elias return home for a brief respite, but Chise must still pay a price for wielding the power of dragons. The rumblings of beasts permeate the shadows… The Hunt is about to begin.
book 20 in the Ancient Magus’ Bride series
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