May 2026 Children’s and YA Graphic Novels

By Tina Parmar | April 16 2026 | EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education

Explore our May 2026 Children’s and YA graphic novels!

Graphic novels are excellent tools for engaging reluctant readers. Featuring captivating illustrations and accessible text, these notable May releases boost confidence, enhance comprehension, and are ideal for any classroom or school library.

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For more graphic novels for Secondary Education click here.

 

 

9780593645697
Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now in graphic novels! Junie B. is in big trouble! She told everyone in Room 9 that she'd have the best job in the whole world for job day . . . only how's she supposed to figure out what that is?! “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man
$12.99 US
May 05, 2026
FOC Apr 06, 2026
Paperback
160 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt

9780593703090
Dr. Seuss’s iconic, original dynamic duo is back in graphic novel form—and this time, Sam-I-Am is going to show his grumpy pal that meeting new people isn't scary! In fact, meeting new people is how you make new friends!
$10.99 US
May 05, 2026
FOC Apr 06, 2026
Hardcover
80 Pages
Random House Graphic
US, Canada, Open Mkt

9781662641268
In this second volume in a graphic novel series about an aspiring witch, Brume embarks on a quest to discover the epic mystery behind the origin of her spell book. Perfect for young readers ages 7–11!
$12.99 US
May 05, 2026
FOC Apr 06, 2026
Hardcover
64 Pages
Hippo Park
World


9780593807323
When the snobbiest girl at Sweet Valley Middle School gets a new horse, Elizabeth is suddenly interested in being her friend and Jessica isn't buying it. The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!
$14.99 US
May 05, 2026
FOC Apr 06, 2026
Paperback
224 Pages
Random House Graphic
US, Canada, Open Mkt

9780593806289
What happens when you return to summer camp only to find that eveything has changed—including yourself? From a rising star cartoonist and bestselling author comes the second book in the Camp Frenemies series, perfect for fans of Guts and Real Friends.
$14.99 US
May 12, 2026
FOC Apr 13, 2026
Paperback
224 Pages
Random House Studio
World

9781302966942
Hot off his star-making appearance in MARVEL RIVALS, everyone’s favorite walking fish boy stars in his first series!
$15.99 US
May 05, 2026
FOC Feb 23, 2026
Paperback
128 Pages
Outreach/New Reader
World

9780735229457
A poignant coming-of-age graphic novel about an Egyptian American girl grappling with college, her family, and the political realities of her wider world.
$17.99 US
May 19, 2026
FOC Apr 20, 2026
Paperback
320 Pages
Kokila
World