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Graphic novels help teens learn about racism, climate change and social justice – here's a reading list

  • Written by Karen W. Gavigan, Professor of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
Graphic novels help teens learn about racism, climate change and social justice – here's a reading listThe success of 'Maus' made the genre more visible.Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for New York Comic Con

Teen activists worldwide are making headlines for their social justice advocacy on everything from climate change and immigration to substance abuse and LGBTQ issues. As young people get more vocal about these issues, this trend is being...

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