Great Graphic Novels 2014

Attention Graphic Novel and Comic Book fans!  This just announced from the American Library Association:

The list of 78 graphic novels, drawn from 122 official nominations, is presented annually at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens.

 “The 2014 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list explores ancient Chinese rebellions, first love, modern day Uganda, futuristic scenarios, civil rights in America and everything in between.” said Chair Tessa Barber. “The graphic novels on this list are first rate in the marriage of storytelling and art and have appeal to a wide range of teen readers. The list is designed to be a resource for libraries and teens alike.”

See the complete list here.

In addition to the full list, the committee chose 10 titles as their top picks.  They are as follows:

Nonfiction:

• Lewis, John, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell. “March: Book 1.” Top Shelf, 2013.
  John Lewis is a Congressman now, but back in the 60s he was a teenager standing up for justice.
  

Fiction:

• Gulledge, Laura Lee. “Will & Whit.” Amulet Books, 2013.
  Will faces her fear of the dark, new friends, love, a hurricane and the death of her parents.
• Hicks, Faith Erin. “The Adventures of Superhero Girl.” Dark Horse, 2013.
  The life of a superhero is not all monsters and flying - especially when you have no archnemesis and a more popular superhero brother.
• Keenan, Sheila and Nathan Fox. “Dogs of War.” Graphix, 2013.
  Dogs can be heroes, too.
• Kindt, Matt. “MIND MGMT V.1: The Manager.” Dark Horse, 2013.
  A journalist trails a missing passenger from “Amnesia Flight 815” and discovers a much bigger mystery.
• Lepp, Royden. “Rust V.2: Secrets of the Cell.” Archaia, 2013.
  Is Jet a killing machine or just a boy who's been used to fight a distant war?
• McKay, Sharon and Daniel Lafrance. “War Brothers: The Graphic Novel”. Annick Press, 2013.
  Kids are kidnapped and forced to be killers in Uganda's Resistance Army.
• Sakisaka, Io. “Strobe Edge V.1-6.” VIZ Media, 2012-2013.
  Ninako has fallen in love for the first time and must learn how to navigate her feelings.
• Shen, Prudence and Faith Erin Hicks. “Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong.” First Second, 2013.
  The Cheerleaders and the Robotics Club team up to get money for their school activities.
• Yang, Gene Luen. “Boxers & Saints.” First Second, 2013.
  Little Bao's peaceful village is disrupted when a priest and a group of soldiers begin terrorizing the locals. Four-Girl is unwanted by her family, and finds solace amongst the Christians who are invading her country.