Part biography, part history, part peek into the American political machine, Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank, first published in 2022, offers a “frank” portrayal of the life and career of ...

This year, for the first time since 2015, I’m not doing a “best graphic novels of the year” list. There are too many great works out there to read, too many ways to evaluate how they are “best,” and ...

Many students—and teachers (including me!)—love graphic novels. Today’s post begins a series exploring how they can be used in the classroom. Tim Smyth is an award-winning educator and ...

Get ready to curl up with something deliciously eerie—because Halloween doesn’t have to mean a full-on horror marathon. Whether you’re flipping through these under the glow of a pumpkin lantern or in ...

Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the librarian at Dorr Elementary School in Dorr, Mich.

When it comes to untethering the imagination and letting it soar into the unknown, comic books and graphic novels are hard to beat. The arrangement of square panels on a white page can unlock potent ...

Graphic novels are the perfect escape. They tell fantastical and bold tales while providing readers with unforgettable illustrations, combining the two to create something out of this world. Sometimes ...

For three years, LAist has turned to local booksellers and librarians for their favorite picture book recommendations. This year, we wanted to curate recommendations for a wider swath of young readers ...