August 2026 Children’s and YA Graphic Novels

By Tina Parmar | July 7 2026 | Secondary EducationElementary Education

Explore our August Children’s and YA graphic novels!

Graphic novels are a powerful way to engage reluctant readers and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Combining compelling illustrations with accessible text, these standout August releases help build confidence, strengthen comprehension, and encourage critical thinking. Perfect for independent reading, classroom discussions, or library collections, these titles offer an engaging way to connect students with stories they’ll be excited to read again and again.

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Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel
Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel
Fernanda Frick H., Fernanda Frick H.
9780593407318
A debut graphic novel about one girl’s weightlifting dreams and how far she’ll go for them. "Frick’s drawings are simple but detailed and ­nuanced, recalling the work of Raina ­Telgemeier . . . An inspiring story of athletic challenge and the struggle to excel, highly recommended for upper ­elementary and middle school readers." —School Library Journal
$14.99 US
Aug 25, 2026
FOC Jul 06, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
352 Pages
Dial Books
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel
The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Giovanni Abeille
9798217117338
The first chapter book in the beloved Boxcar Children series is now available as a full-color graphic novel! Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! See where the Boxcar Children's story all began in this exciting graphic novel perfect for young readers.
$12.99 US
Aug 25, 2026
FOC Jul 27, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
176 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
World
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Kira vs. the (Not So) New Rival
Kira vs. the (Not So) New Rival
Megan Brennan
9780593711286
Saving the world? That's the easy part! Dealing with crushes, friendships, being a tween, and your potentially evil ex best friend is where things get hard! Kira and Catacorn return in the exciting and hilarious new adventure in the Magic Girls series!
$14.99 US
Aug 11, 2026
FOC Jul 13, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
272 Pages
Random House Graphic
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Who Circled the Globe in Seventy-Two Days? Nellie Bly
Who Circled the Globe in Seventy-Two Days? Nellie Bly
Who HQ, Melanie Gillman, Rebecca Mock
9780593886595
Follow trailblazing journalist Nellie Bly on a record-breaking trip around the world in this exciting graphic novel about one of America's first female investigative reporters.
$7.99 US
Aug 11, 2026
FOC Jul 13, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
64 Pages
Penguin Workshop
World
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Neverlanders: Get Lost: A Graphic Novel
Neverlanders: Get Lost: A Graphic Novel
Tom Taylor, Jon Sommariva
9780593351802
The battle for Neverland hits the high seas in the second installment of this gritty graphic novel series from two powerhouse comic book creators!
$17.99 US
Aug 11, 2026
FOC Jul 13, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
208 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
World
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The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Monster Mash: A Graphic Novel
The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Monster Mash: A Graphic Novel
Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner
9780593532751
Get ready for Halloween hijnks in this monstrously hilarious third graphic novel starring unlikely superheroes, perfect for readers ages 8-10!
$13.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
FOC Jul 06, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
192 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog
Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog
John Gallagher
9780593712306
Introducing a hysterical brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Max Meow! Meet Rex Rocket, a super stretchy weiner dog who boldly ventures to a mysterious new planet with his pals to stop an angry monster. Little do they know, Rex's boss is hoping that they'll fail!
$14.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
FOC Jul 06, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Hardcover
224 Pages
Random House Graphic
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Teen Titans: Together
Teen Titans: Together
Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo
9781799503064
The highly anticipated team-up is finally here! Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia (Beautiful Creatures) and artist Gabriel Picolo, the creative duo behind the New York Times bestselling Teen Titans graphic novel series, for the ultimate showdown!
$16.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
FOC May 04, 2026
Catalog April 2026
Paperback
208 Pages
DC Comics
World
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The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
Mike Lowery, Laura Murray
9798217006038
Join the Gingerbread Man for a night full of trick-or-treating, frights, and fun in this graphic novel perfect for Halloween.
$7.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
FOC Jul 06, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
48 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
World
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The Dream Thieves: The Graphic Novel
The Dream Thieves: The Graphic Novel
Sas Milledge, Sas Milledge, Maggie Stiefvater
9780593621233
The second book in Maggie Stiefvater's #1 NYT bestselling series The Raven Cycle, now a stunning graphic novel!
$17.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
FOC Jul 06, 2026
Catalog June 2026
Paperback
288 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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