Picture books are geared toward the youngest readers, while graphic novels come in reading levels appropriate for all ages, even adults. Graphic novels come in a whole array of genres and styles, just like their text-based brethren and many of them also feature art that's, well, true works of art.īefore we go any further, let's clear up the distinction between graphic novels, picture books and comic books. Because they use both pictures and words, graphic novels may tempt kids who aren't strong readers or for whom a novel is a little daunting. And Hasani will learn that there are ways to use magic and thrive that can never be taught in a classroom.Whether your child is already a bookworm or needs a little extra nudge to crack open a great read, our favorite graphic novels will capture their attention. 'Wildseed' may be an insult that the other girls throw at her, but Wildseeds are more powerful than they know. While the other girls have always known they were destined to be witches, Hasani is a Wildseed––a stray witch from a family of non-witches, with no background knowledge, no way to control her magic, and a lot to catch up on. and Hasani sticks out like a weed in a rose bouquet. Needless to say, admission to the school is highly coveted, very exclusive. Here, generations of young ladies from old-money witch families have learned to harness their magic, and alumnae grow to become some of the most powerful women across industries, including politicians, philanthropists, CEOs, entrepreneurs-and yes, even social media influencers. Les Belles Demoiselles is a literal charm school. Or that before she can say #BlackGirlMagic, she’ll be shipped off on a scholarship to a fancy finishing school for talented young ladies. Or that the magic will be strong enough to attract the attention of witches. What she does NOT expect is that an emotional outburst will spark a latent magical ability in her. Hasani’s post-seventh-grade summer to-do list is pretty simple: get a bigger following for her makeup YouTube channel and figure out how to get her parents back together. A fun middle-grade contemporary fantasy with an all-BIPOC cast, about a social-media-loving tween who gets sent to an ultra-private witch camp

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