coming-of-age comics

"This is the story of a girl growing up in the 1990s--a middle-schooler who finds herself lost in the gulf between childhood and adolescence, developing paralyzing fears of failure, school, other people, and her own changing body. Along the way, she becomes obsessed with the Beatles ... which might be just what she needs to find her way back to being okay"--Amazon.

"Cath and Levi are officially dating--finally!--but Cath still has a lot on her plate as the end of freshman year approaches. She only has a few more weeks to save her grade in Fiction-Writing, her twin sister, Wren, is acting increasingly reckless, and an unexpected reunion with her mother has thrown everything off-balance. Plus, with the release date for the last Simon Snow novel looming, Cath is struggling to focus on anything except finishing her epic fanfiction--including her relationship with Levi"--Amazon.

"Lewis Hancox tells the hilarious, inspiring story of coming into his own as a trans man"--OCLC.

"When college freshman Grace Mendes reluctantly attends her first pillow fight match, she falls in love with the surprisingly gritty sport. Despite her usually shy, introverted, and reserved nature, Grace decides to try out for the Pillow Fight Federation (PFF), a locally famous league of fighters with larger-than-life personas. . . They may battle with pillows, but there is nothing soft about these fighters. . . . Grace struggles with deep-seated body image issues, so she is especially shocked when she makes the competitive league. . . . As her first official fight performing as newly crafted alter-ego/ring persona Cinderhella looms on the horizon, the real battle taking place is between Grace and her growing insecurities. What if people laugh or make fun of her? Why did she think she could pillow fight in the first place when she doesn't look like your 'typical' athlete? Turns out, no one is laughing when Cinderhella dominates her first match in the ring. And as her alter-ego rises through the ranks of the PFF, gaining traction and online fame (and online trolls), can Grace use the spotlight to become an icon for not just others, but most importantly, for herself?"--Provided by publisher.

"This Korean graphic novel tells the story of a young woman finding her way in the world. When she ties up her hair for the first time, she embarks on a journey of small but important changes. Relationships develop, problems emerge and decisions are made. As the year progresses and she navigates the ups and downs of daily life, she discovers new ways of styling her hair. Because nothing stays the same--and sometimes, changing your hairstyle can have a deep impact on your life"--Back cover.

"A poignant coming-of-age story about a young woman coming into her own as she discovers her identity as aromantic asexual"--Provided by publisher.

"Months after his success at the BMX expo, Carlos is facing a lot of changes. Another Latino family has moved into town; his best friend RJ seems more interested in hanging out with the soccer team than Carlos; and the terrifying Mrs. Wynkle has roped him into directing the school spring play. Carlos and his co-director, Mark, are determined to make the most exciting play the school has seen, but they quickly learn that their creative visions may be at odds. As opening night looms closer, Carlos must juggle new friendships, old bullies, and an entire cast of zombies--all while trying not to let the spotlight of director get to his head"--OCLC.

Late bloomer Rex navigates a low-income family, bullies, sports, and middle school, all while learning to have confidence with a body that refuses to stop changing.

"A . . . coming-of-age graphic novel about three generations of mothers and daughters passing down and rebelling against standards of gender, race, beauty, size, and worth. Sixteen-year-old Roz is preoccupied with normal teenage stuff: navigating high school friendships, worrying about college, and figuring out what to wear to prom. When her estranged Por Por abruptly arrives for a seemingly indefinite visit, the already delicate relationship between Roz and her mother is upended. With three generations under one roof, conflicts inevitably arise and long suppressed family secrets rise to the surface. Told in alternating perspectives, [this book] shifts seamlessly between time and place, exploring how this pivotal year in adolescence affects three women in the same family, from Guangdong in 1954 to Hong Kong in 1972, and Toronto in 2000"--Provided by publisher.

"An anxious teen hopes that a summer of adventure and offbeat dares will keep her friend group together after graduation"--Provided by publisher.