1. “Bone” by Jeff Smith

2. “Amulet” by Kazu Kibuishi

3. “Smile” by Raina Telgemeier

4. “Nimona” by Noelle Stevenson

5. “Saga” by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples

6. “The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins” by Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Carey Pietsch

7. “March: Book One” by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell

8. “The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy’s Great Idea” by Ann M. Martin and Raina Telgemeier

9. “Ms. Marvel” by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona

10. “Lumberjanes” by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, and Brooke A. Allen

11. “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi

12. “Ghost World” by Daniel Clowes

13. “El Deafo” by Cece Bell

14. “Smash! Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe with the Large Hadron Collider” by Sara Latta and Jeff Weigel

15. “This One Summer” by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki

16. “The Prince and the Dressmaker” by Jen Wang

17. “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang

18. “Boxers & Saints” by Gene Luen Yang

19. “Y: The Last Man” by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra

20. “The Sandman” by Neil Gaiman and various artists

These graphic novels offer a variety of genres, from fantasy and adventure to memoir and historical fiction. They are engaging, thought-provoking, and visually stunning, making them perfect choices for middle and high school students. Whether you are already a fan of graphic novels or looking to explore this medium for the first time, these titles are sure to captivate your imagination and leave you eagerly awaiting the next installment. Happy reading!