While these are not graphic novels per se, all of these novels use art to better get the story across.

Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library:

“Ain’t Burned All the Bright” by Jason Reynolds

“Women Talking” by Miriam Toews

“Breakfast of Champions or, Goodbye Blue Monday!” by Kurt Vonnegut

“Good Citizens Need Not Fear” by Maria Reva

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1nfp.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library.

It’s no surprise that young children are constantly asking the question “why?”. Research has now shown that children prefer to read books that explain how and why things happen.


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