by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Theodore Taylor III; Wordsong, 2023.
This graphic novel illustrated by Theodore Taylor III is an adaptation of Nikki Grimes’ highly acclaimed, award-winning novel in verse about a middle school boy who, with the help of his friends, is figuring out who he is and what makes his heart sing as he struggles to connect with his father.
by Kevin Kurtz, illustrated by Nicole Kurtz; NSF, 2022.
Readers journey to the ocean floor to discover fascinating facts while being entertained by jokes and sidebar silliness in this graphic novel e-book for middle schoolers and up published by the National Science Foundation.
This month’s Children’s Book Corner blog post is dedicated to shining a light on outstanding children’s books by people of color and offering resources for sharing their books with readers.
by Jerry Craft; Harper, 2019.
Jerry Craft has created a stand-out graphic novel for middle school readers in New Kid, one that is at once funny and thought-provoking. Twelve year-old Jordan Banks lives in two worlds—his Washington Heights neighborhood and the prestigious private school he commutes to daily. Over the course of his seventh grade school year, Jordan navigates new rules, new friends, and the expectations of his parents, teachers, and neighborhood friends. Throughout, his love of drawing cartoons sustains Jordan and helps him make sense of his world.