Young adult graphic novels are, in my opinion, one of the most creative categories in literature. Written for readers aged 12 to 18, graphic novels must appeal to a wide range of readers, while also blending popular elements of children’s stories and writings with teenage emotions and feelings. Characters in young adult graphic novels also come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexualities, thus appealing to readers of all ages. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers
“Sometimes I feel scared to let people become a permanent part of my life because then, if or when they decide to leave, I’ll be forced to miss them. And I’ve been forced to miss a lot of people. I’m really tired of missing people. So it’s easier to just…not.”
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SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL – AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary, known also as the Semiquincentennial, on July 4, 2026, marking two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Communities across the country are planning parades, concerts, historical reenactments, museum exhibits, volunteer projects, and fireworks displays, to honor the nation’s history and look toward its future.
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Online Reading Challenge – July
Welcome Readers!
Our 2026 Online Reading Challenge is … KNOW YOUR HISTORY! Each month we will be reading about a different observance month and highlighting a main title about that month.
For July, we are learning about Disability Pride Month. We are recognizing people with disabilities, their culture, experience, achievement, and the struggles of people with disabilities. We are reading books that feature members of the disabled community.
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Online Reading Challenge – June Wrap-Up
How did your reading go this month? Did you read something that featured lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning individuals? Share in the comments. In June, we celebrated LGBTQ culture and honored the movement for LGBTQ rights.
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