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Historical and political fiction
Historical and political fiction stories are inspired by real-life historical events or political issues. They may keep some elements in common with the source that inspired them, while creating a fictional narrative around that source. 
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Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan

Paper Girls, Vol. 1

Paper Girls #1

Brian K. Vaughan

144 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy graphic novel lgbtqia+ science fiction young adult adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Stage Dreams by Melanie Gillman

Stage Dreams

Melanie Gillman

104 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical lgbtqia+ romance emotional lighthearted fast-paced
March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

March: Book One

March #1

John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

128 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction graphic novel history memoir emotional informative inspiring fast-paced
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman

The Complete Maus

Maus #1-2

Art Spiegelman

296 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

nonfiction graphic novel history dark emotional sad medium-paced
Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas by Sam Maggs

Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas

Sam Maggs

160 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens graphic novel historical lgbtqia+ adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Borders by Thomas King

Borders

Thomas King

192 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction graphic novel middle grade reflective fast-paced
Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment

Treasure in the Lake

Jason Pamment

208 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced
THE GOOD FIGHT: A Peaceful Stand Against Bigotry and Racism by Adam Ferris, David F. Walker, Danny Lore

THE GOOD FIGHT: A Peaceful Stand Against Bigotry and Racism

Adam Ferris, David F. Walker, Danny Lore

219 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

race emotional medium-paced
All We Ever Wanted: Stories of a Better World by Eric Palicki, Matt Miner, Tyler Chin-Tanner

All We Ever Wanted: Stories of a Better World

Eric Palicki, Matt Miner, Tyler Chin-Tanner

178 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction comics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
Der Schweinehund 2: O Maneta by Régis Loisel, Olivier Pont
Der Schweinehund 2: O Maneta
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Régis Loisel, Olivier Pont

Der Schweinehund 2: O Maneta

Régis Loisel, Olivier Pont

96 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

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