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Graphic novel non-fiction for Teens and Adults

A sampling of some of the many non-fiction graphic novels available for readers aged teen to adult (13+). Stories range from graphic memoirs to investigations of scientific concepts or major historical events made accessible by the comic format, with tones from lighthearted to serious. Some are also available as eBooks - click on the author's name to see all that is available! Note: this is nowhere near a complete list of OPL's non-fiction comics! For more non-fiction graphic novels, do an Advanced Search (the link below the general search bar) and set the parameters to Content: Non-Fiction and Collection: Adult (or Teen, or Children's) Graphic Novels.

33 items

  • An Outbreak of Witchcraft

    a Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials

    Noyes, Deborah,
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Little, Brown Inc, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, 2024. — NOYES
  • Hidden Systems

    Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day

    Nott, Dan,
    Book, 2023New York : RH Graphic, [2023] — 509 NOTT
  • Dictatorship

    It's Easier Than You Think!

    Kendzior, Sarah,
    Book, 2023New York : First Second, 2023. — 321.9 KENDZ
  • 1177 B.C.

    a Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed

    Cline, Eric H.,
    Book, 2024Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2024] — 930.156 CLINE
  • Halfway There

    a Graphic Memoir of Self-discovery

    Mari, Christine,
    Book, 2024New York : Little, Brown Ink, 2024. — 305.8952 MARI
  • Toxic Tropics

    a Horror Story of Environmental Injustice

    Oublié, Jessica, 1983-
    Book, 2024Brooklyn, New York : Street Noise Books, 2024. — 363.738498 OUBLI
  • Side Quest

    a Visual History of Roleplaying Games

    Steenz (Christina Stewart),
    Book, 2024New York : Versify, Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024] — 793.93 STEEN
  • Book, 2020Chicago, IL : Iron Circus Comics, 2020. — 363.3109 KIM
  • Book, 2023Chicago, IL : Iron Circus Comics, 2023. — 209.0973 ROSE
  • Bomb

    Graphic Novel : the Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

    Sheinkin, Steve,
    Book, 2023New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2023. — 623.451 SHEIN
  • Book, 2023Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023. — 362.19699481 LORDO
  • Putin's Russia

    the Rise of a Dictator

    Cunningham, Darryl,
    Book, 2022[Montréal, Québec] : Drawn & Quarterly, 2022. — 947.0862 PUTIN-C
  • Suffrage Song

    the Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the United States of America

    Cass, Caitlin,
    Book, 2024Seattle : Fantagraphics, 2024. — 324.6230973 CASS
  • Victory. Stand!

    Raising My Fist for Justice

    Smith, Tommie, 1944-
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, [2022] — 796.42092 SMITH
  • Muhammad Najem, War Reporter

    How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria

    Najem, Muhammad,
    Book, 2022New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022. — 956.91 NAJEM
  • Almost American Girl

    An Illustrated Memoir

    Ha, Robin,
    Book, 2020New York, N.Y. : Balzer + Bray/Harper Alley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020] — 305.906912 HA