Staff Faves 2022: Kids Chapter Books, Comics, and NF
Every year we ask our staff across the library system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy this list of some of our favorite chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction books for kids - some with staff annotations, and others with annotations from Kirkus and Booklist, unless otherwise noted. (Created November 2022)
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Frankie's World
GRAPHIC NOVEL / "A realistic graphic novel about a young autistic girl. Validating for those who need it, delightful reading for all." [Kirkus Reviews]
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Miss Quinces
GRAPHIC NOVEL / "A Quinceanera-resistant teen finds her own way." - Dawn
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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The Tide Pool Waits
PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / A delightful look at a unique aquatic environment that will nourish children’s natural sense of wonder. [Kirkus Reviews] "A fun introduction to the world of tide pools!" - Bean
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Invisible
GRAPHIC NOVEL / “Illuminating and engaging -- with a sweet twist at the end, multifaceted characters, and moments of genuine comedy, this is pitch-perfect for anyone who loves Raina Telgemeier or Varian Johnson.” [Booklist]
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: All copies in use
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You Ruined It
NONFICTION / "Higginbotham is a wonderful writer who has tackled some very tough subjects for kids (death, divorce, Whiteness), but this picture book about incest may be her hardest read yet. Unfortunately, it will be the right book for some readers, and I'm glad she wrote it." - Dawn
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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H Is for Harlem
PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "An alphabetic journey through Harlem, past and present, [this is] a gem that whets the appetite to learn more about a city where art is as alive as the people who live there." [Kirkus Reviews]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Strong
PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "I adored this brightly colored and super empowered biography of gay professional Strongman Rob Kearney. Rob learns to embrace his LOUD and PROUD style while finding love and becoming a champion athlete." - Jennie
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Listen to the Language of the Trees
PICTURE BOOK NONFICTION / "The nature of tree communication is laid out clearly, clarifying some remarkable facts. Smart, concise explanations of a tricky topic leave readers only wanting to learn more." [Kirkus Reviews]
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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In the Key of Us
CHAPTER BOOK / "With lyricism and emotional honesty, Lockington tells the story of two talented Black girls who find hope and healing in each other at Harmony Music Camp. Features friendship and budding romance." --Kristin & Ren
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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Different Kinds of Fruit
CHAPTER BOOK / "When Annabelle learns that her father shares something big--and surprising--in common with her new non-binary friend, she begins to see herself, and her family, in a whole new light." [Publisher]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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