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LGBTQ+ Friendly Comics & Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens

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Here you will find wonderful comics for both children and teens featuring LGBTQ+ characters and themes. #indyplkids #indyplteens

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As the Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies

by Gillman, Melanie

Graphic Novel - 2017

As the Crow Flies is about queer, black Charlie Lamonte who at thirteen years old is questioning God and hopes to find a better understanding of her faith...Show more As the Crow Flies is about queer, black Charlie Lamonte who at thirteen years old is questioning God and hopes to find a better understanding of her faith by joining a Christian youth backpacking camp. This graphic novel does a good job of critiquing mainstream feminism that often centers straight cisgender white women. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

As the Crow Flies is about queer, black Charlie Lamonte who at thirteen years old is questioning God and hopes to find a better understanding of her faith...Show more As the Crow Flies is about queer, black Charlie Lamonte who at thirteen years old is questioning God and hopes to find a better understanding of her faith by joining a Christian youth backpacking camp. This graphic novel does a good job of critiquing mainstream feminism that often centers straight cisgender white women. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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The Backstagers

The Backstagers

Volume 1, Issue 1-4, Rebels Without Applause

by Tynion, James

eBook - 2017

The Backstagers is a comic about a plucky stage crew of high school boys and the wacky adventures they have behind the scenes of their all-boys school. T...Show more The Backstagers is a comic about a plucky stage crew of high school boys and the wacky adventures they have behind the scenes of their all-boys school. The main cast is diverse with the main character Jory being gay and in a relationship with one of his fellow stage crew members. This is a great series for fans of theater and the supernatural. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

The Backstagers is a comic about a plucky stage crew of high school boys and the wacky adventures they have behind the scenes of their all-boys school. T...Show more The Backstagers is a comic about a plucky stage crew of high school boys and the wacky adventures they have behind the scenes of their all-boys school. The main cast is diverse with the main character Jory being gay and in a relationship with one of his fellow stage crew members. This is a great series for fans of theater and the supernatural. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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Bingo Love

Bingo Love

by Franklin, Tee

Graphic Novel - 2018

In the 1960s, Hazel and Mari meet in middle school during their grandparents' bingo night. Friendship quickly forms into a crush which transforms into a b...Show more In the 1960s, Hazel and Mari meet in middle school during their grandparents' bingo night. Friendship quickly forms into a crush which transforms into a budding romance. The comic follows Hazel and Mari through their lives until they reunite nearly 50 years later. Bingo Love shows us that it's never too late to be your true self. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

In the 1960s, Hazel and Mari meet in middle school during their grandparents' bingo night. Friendship quickly forms into a crush which transforms into a b...Show more In the 1960s, Hazel and Mari meet in middle school during their grandparents' bingo night. Friendship quickly forms into a crush which transforms into a budding romance. The comic follows Hazel and Mari through their lives until they reunite nearly 50 years later. Bingo Love shows us that it's never too late to be your true self. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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The Cardboard Kingdom

The Cardboard Kingdom

by Sell, Chad

Graphic Novel - 2018

This fun graphic novel follows a neighborhood full of kids as they use cardboard to bring their imaginations to life. Among the characters is a boy who li...Show more This fun graphic novel follows a neighborhood full of kids as they use cardboard to bring their imaginations to life. Among the characters is a boy who likes to imagine himself as a powerful sorceress, and another boy doesn't think much about rescuing princesses, he'd rather rescue the princely characters. All in all The Cardboard Kingdom features a fun and diverse cast you'll quickly fall in love with. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

This fun graphic novel follows a neighborhood full of kids as they use cardboard to bring their imaginations to life. Among the characters is a boy who li...Show more This fun graphic novel follows a neighborhood full of kids as they use cardboard to bring their imaginations to life. Among the characters is a boy who likes to imagine himself as a powerful sorceress, and another boy doesn't think much about rescuing princesses, he'd rather rescue the princely characters. All in all The Cardboard Kingdom features a fun and diverse cast you'll quickly fall in love with. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

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Check Please!

Check Please!

Book 1, #Hockey

by Ukazu, Ngozi

Graphic Novel - 2018

Eric Bittle is an openly gay college Freshman on the Samwell University hockey team. He's a vlogger who loves to bake and loves hockey too. And he also fi...Show more Eric Bittle is an openly gay college Freshman on the Samwell University hockey team. He's a vlogger who loves to bake and loves hockey too. And he also finds himself falling in love with the captain of his hockey team. This first volume collects the first half of the Check, Please! webcomic. It's a great graphic novel for older teens. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

Eric Bittle is an openly gay college Freshman on the Samwell University hockey team. He's a vlogger who loves to bake and loves hockey too. And he also fi...Show more Eric Bittle is an openly gay college Freshman on the Samwell University hockey team. He's a vlogger who loves to bake and loves hockey too. And he also finds himself falling in love with the captain of his hockey team. This first volume collects the first half of the Check, Please! webcomic. It's a great graphic novel for older teens. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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Drama

Drama

by Telgemeier, Raina

Graphic Novel - 2012

Raina Telgemeier's Drama features twin brothers, one who is openly gay and another who is still trying to figure himself out. The story is told from the p...Show more Raina Telgemeier's Drama features twin brothers, one who is openly gay and another who is still trying to figure himself out. The story is told from the perspective of Callie Marin, a seventh grade girl who is helping to put on her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi and who develops a crush on one of the twins. It's a sweet story with vibrant characters, making it a great example of why Raina Telgemeier is a New York Times bestselling author. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

Raina Telgemeier's Drama features twin brothers, one who is openly gay and another who is still trying to figure himself out. The story is told from the p...Show more Raina Telgemeier's Drama features twin brothers, one who is openly gay and another who is still trying to figure himself out. The story is told from the perspective of Callie Marin, a seventh grade girl who is helping to put on her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi and who develops a crush on one of the twins. It's a sweet story with vibrant characters, making it a great example of why Raina Telgemeier is a New York Times bestselling author. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

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Goldie Vance

Goldie Vance

Volume One

by Larson, Hope

Graphic Novel - 2016

Goldie Vance works part-time as a hotel employee, but considers herself a full-time mystery-solver! She helps local detective Walter Tooey solve cases whi...Show more Goldie Vance works part-time as a hotel employee, but considers herself a full-time mystery-solver! She helps local detective Walter Tooey solve cases while crushing on her friend Diane who works at Wax and Wane Records. The two eventually start dating. This is a great graphic novel for those who love Nancy Drew and Veronica Mars. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

Goldie Vance works part-time as a hotel employee, but considers herself a full-time mystery-solver! She helps local detective Walter Tooey solve cases whi...Show more Goldie Vance works part-time as a hotel employee, but considers herself a full-time mystery-solver! She helps local detective Walter Tooey solve cases while crushing on her friend Diane who works at Wax and Wane Records. The two eventually start dating. This is a great graphic novel for those who love Nancy Drew and Veronica Mars. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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Jughead

Jughead

Volume Two

by Zdarsky, Chip

Graphic Novel - 2017

Follow the wacky adventures of Jughead Jones written by Chip Zdarsky and Ryan North (collected in volumes 1, 2, and 3). From time travelling mishaps to de...Show more Follow the wacky adventures of Jughead Jones written by Chip Zdarsky and Ryan North (collected in volumes 1, 2, and 3). From time travelling mishaps to dealing with a love-struck Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Jughead has a lot on his plate - and all he really wants to do is eat burgers (his one true love!) and play video games. Chip Zdarsky brought a new layer to our burger-loving hero by having him come out as asexual. And the comics do a good job of exploring his identity while still remaining silly and fun. (Adult Graphic Novel) Show less

Follow the wacky adventures of Jughead Jones written by Chip Zdarsky and Ryan North (collected in volumes 1, 2, and 3). From time travelling mishaps to de...Show more Follow the wacky adventures of Jughead Jones written by Chip Zdarsky and Ryan North (collected in volumes 1, 2, and 3). From time travelling mishaps to dealing with a love-struck Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Jughead has a lot on his plate - and all he really wants to do is eat burgers (his one true love!) and play video games. Chip Zdarsky brought a new layer to our burger-loving hero by having him come out as asexual. And the comics do a good job of exploring his identity while still remaining silly and fun. (Adult Graphic Novel) Show less

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Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes

Volume One, Beware the Kitten Holy

by Stevenson, Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2015

With a similar feel to The Backstagers, Lumberjanes follows the escapades of a group of campers at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s C...Show more With a similar feel to The Backstagers, Lumberjanes follows the escapades of a group of campers at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The forest surrounding their campgrounds is home to a lot of bizarre creatures and the girls find themselves in one adventure after another. In the main cast, Mal and Molly are in a relationship, and Jo is trans. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

With a similar feel to The Backstagers, Lumberjanes follows the escapades of a group of campers at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s C...Show more With a similar feel to The Backstagers, Lumberjanes follows the escapades of a group of campers at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The forest surrounding their campgrounds is home to a lot of bizarre creatures and the girls find themselves in one adventure after another. In the main cast, Mal and Molly are in a relationship, and Jo is trans. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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Moonstruck

Moonstruck

Vol. 1, Magic to Brew

by Ellis, Grace

Graphic Novel - 2018

In a world where magic is found in the everyday and centaurs wait tables at coffee shops, Moonstruck is a fun comic series with really likable and imagina...Show more In a world where magic is found in the everyday and centaurs wait tables at coffee shops, Moonstruck is a fun comic series with really likable and imaginative characters. The main cast feature Julie and Selena who are dating and Chet, a nonbinary centaur. Together they find themselves in the middle of magical conspiracy they must overcome in order to save the world! (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

In a world where magic is found in the everyday and centaurs wait tables at coffee shops, Moonstruck is a fun comic series with really likable and imagina...Show more In a world where magic is found in the everyday and centaurs wait tables at coffee shops, Moonstruck is a fun comic series with really likable and imaginative characters. The main cast feature Julie and Selena who are dating and Chet, a nonbinary centaur. Together they find themselves in the middle of magical conspiracy they must overcome in order to save the world! (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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The Prince and the Dressmaker

The Prince and the Dressmaker

by Wang, Jen

Graphic Novel - 2018

While his parents want him to find a bride, Prince Sebastian would rather turn heads in the latest fashionable dresses as the Lady Crystallia. It's thanks...Show more While his parents want him to find a bride, Prince Sebastian would rather turn heads in the latest fashionable dresses as the Lady Crystallia. It's thanks to his friend and dressmaker Frances that he's able to become such an enigmatic fashion icon! This graphic novel has a fairy tale feel that readers of all ages can enjoy. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

While his parents want him to find a bride, Prince Sebastian would rather turn heads in the latest fashionable dresses as the Lady Crystallia. It's thanks...Show more While his parents want him to find a bride, Prince Sebastian would rather turn heads in the latest fashionable dresses as the Lady Crystallia. It's thanks to his friend and dressmaker Frances that he's able to become such an enigmatic fashion icon! This graphic novel has a fairy tale feel that readers of all ages can enjoy. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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Princess Princess Ever After

Princess Princess Ever After

by O'Neill, Katie

Graphic Novel - 2016

A twist on a classic fairy tale adventure trope, instead of a prince it's a young heroic princess named Amira who rescues princess Sadie from her tower pr...Show more A twist on a classic fairy tale adventure trope, instead of a prince it's a young heroic princess named Amira who rescues princess Sadie from her tower prison. The two become fast friends and eventually fall in love. Together they adventure throughout the kingdom to take down an evil sorceress. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

A twist on a classic fairy tale adventure trope, instead of a prince it's a young heroic princess named Amira who rescues princess Sadie from her tower pr...Show more A twist on a classic fairy tale adventure trope, instead of a prince it's a young heroic princess named Amira who rescues princess Sadie from her tower prison. The two become fast friends and eventually fall in love. Together they adventure throughout the kingdom to take down an evil sorceress. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

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Spinning

Spinning

by Walden, Tillie

Graphic Novel - 2017

Tillie Walden's graphic novel memoir explores the ten years of her life she devoted to figure skating as a child and teen. Eventually she would find herse...Show more Tillie Walden's graphic novel memoir explores the ten years of her life she devoted to figure skating as a child and teen. Eventually she would find herself drawn more to art and wonder if she truly ever fit into the close-minded world of figure skating. Spinning won the Eisner Award and is a great coming of age and coming out story. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

Tillie Walden's graphic novel memoir explores the ten years of her life she devoted to figure skating as a child and teen. Eventually she would find herse...Show more Tillie Walden's graphic novel memoir explores the ten years of her life she devoted to figure skating as a child and teen. Eventually she would find herself drawn more to art and wonder if she truly ever fit into the close-minded world of figure skating. Spinning won the Eisner Award and is a great coming of age and coming out story. (Teen Graphic Novel) Show less

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The Tea Dragon Society

The Tea Dragon Society

by O'Neill, Katie

Graphic Novel - 2017

Author of Princess Princess Ever After Katie O'Neill brings to a life a beautiful and rich world of tea dragons. Tea dragons are adorable miniature dragon...Show more Author of Princess Princess Ever After Katie O'Neill brings to a life a beautiful and rich world of tea dragons. Tea dragons are adorable miniature dragons that sprout tea leaves on their horns. Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, is our young protagonist who discovers the dying art of taking care of tea dragons from tea shop owners and romantic partners Hesekiel and Erik. This story is very charming with lovely artwork. There's also a card game based off of the book! (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

Author of Princess Princess Ever After Katie O'Neill brings to a life a beautiful and rich world of tea dragons. Tea dragons are adorable miniature dragon...Show more Author of Princess Princess Ever After Katie O'Neill brings to a life a beautiful and rich world of tea dragons. Tea dragons are adorable miniature dragons that sprout tea leaves on their horns. Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, is our young protagonist who discovers the dying art of taking care of tea dragons from tea shop owners and romantic partners Hesekiel and Erik. This story is very charming with lovely artwork. There's also a card game based off of the book! (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

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The Witch Boy

The Witch Boy

by Ostertag, Molly

Graphic Novel - 2017

Thirteen-year-old Aster comes from a magical family where all the girls grow up to be witches and all the boys grow up to be shapeshifters. But Aster does...Show more Thirteen-year-old Aster comes from a magical family where all the girls grow up to be witches and all the boys grow up to be shapeshifters. But Aster doesn't want to become a shapeshifter, he wants to become a witch, but a boy learning magic is taboo where those who dare to ignore family traditions get exiled. This is a great graphic novel that challenges the status quo of gender norms, placing an emphasis on the importance of being your true self. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

Thirteen-year-old Aster comes from a magical family where all the girls grow up to be witches and all the boys grow up to be shapeshifters. But Aster does...Show more Thirteen-year-old Aster comes from a magical family where all the girls grow up to be witches and all the boys grow up to be shapeshifters. But Aster doesn't want to become a shapeshifter, he wants to become a witch, but a boy learning magic is taboo where those who dare to ignore family traditions get exiled. This is a great graphic novel that challenges the status quo of gender norms, placing an emphasis on the importance of being your true self. (Juvenile Graphic Novel) Show less

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