The YA Files

A Blog for the YA Graphic Novel Reader

Graphic novels tell stories using text and artwork. They enhance the story with visuals that support the story's mood and tone. The artwork can be complex and colorful or scratchy and black and white. Graphic novels come in all shapes and sizes and tell every imaginable story, from biography to fantasy to steam punk to a re-imagining of a classic text. Don't think graphic novels are for you? Think again! There is something for everybody...