Egbert, Corey

Inspired by true events, this heartfelt memoir touches on deep issues of religion, mental illness, and family estrangement and is a must-buy for all libraries with YA graphic novel collections.

An established poem about God and children gets new life with a gender neutral makeover and delightfully inclusive illustrations.

While the conceptual appeal of Flat Stanley endures more than 60 years after its original publication, this graphic novel lacks the necessary refresh that other adaptations like “The Baby-Sitters Club” have done to great success.