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In these works, silly creatures impart wise messages.

Illustrated works show the power of pictures to convey complex feelings—and why building a visual collection can be one of the best things you do for your teens.

From reading people's thoughts to appearing as reincarnated humans, these cat characters have strong appeal. 

In this guest post, author Shannon Hale discusses adapting her graphic novel Best Friends as an audiobook, with a behind-the-scenes look at how she wrote the script and took part in the narration.

Check out reviews of recent Spider-Man books; hear what Jason Reynolds has to say about Miles Morales; and learn more about the complex world of superhero publishing.

For space enthusiasts eager to expand their knowledge, these YA nonfiction titles explore what we know about our solar system and the universe beyond.

For Lee, author and illustrator of In Limbo, the path to a starred graphic memoir debut began with a minicomic.

These three graphic novels published for adults with teen appeal will keep young adults engaged during the break. Plus, an eye-opening Black queer feminist statement is also featured in this We Are Kid Lit Collective Summer Reading list. 

Which books work well as standalones, and which are best for series fans? Use our input to navigate whether to begin or expand these series selections at your library.