Graphic Novels About Being Different

Graphic novels are a natural home for stories about difference. The visual medium lets artists show what it feels like to be the one who stands out, and the panel-by-panel pacing mirrors the daily experience of navigating a world that wasn't designed for you. These 597 books use the format brilliantly.

597 books

Numb to This: Memoir of a Mass Shooting

Kindra Neely

For the teenager grappling with the long-term emotional impact of trauma or community violence and seeking a path toward

Ages 14–18

Zombies! #2

Day of the Field Trip Zombies

Scott Nickel

Trevor must use his zombie-busting skills to save his classmates from an evil scientist and an army of psycho penguins d

Ages 7–10

Blue, Barry & Pancakes #4

Big Time Trouble

Dan Abdo, Jason Patterson

For the child who thrives on high-energy adventures and is learning that even the smallest heroes can face down big, sca

Ages 8–12