2007 NYPL Books for the Teen Age - Graphic Novels
Discover the NYPL's top graphic novels for teens from 2007, featuring acclaimed picks like *American Born Chinese* and *Grease Monkey*. This curated list blends superhero adventure, indie drama, and poignant memoirs—perfect for young adult readers seeking award-winning comics and visual storytelling.
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Grease Monkey
by Tim Eldred
Mac Gimbensky is an eight hundred pound intelligent gorilla and expert fighter mechanic on the flagship Fist of Earth, where, with the help of his cadet assistant Robin Plotnik, he maintains the ships of the all-female Barbarian Squadron.
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Vampire Loves
by Joann Sfar
A collection of four graphic comics that follow the strange and romantic adventures of Ferdinand the vampire and his friends.
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American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
"Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in the popular culture. Presented in comic book format." -- Title page verso