Books like Dumb by Georgia Webber

Raina Telgemeier tells the coming‑of‑age tale of a young girl who hurts her front teeth in a Girl Scout mishap, faces bullying after braces, and finds unexpected friendship among a quirky group of classmates.

A personal, illustrated memoir of Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Tehran, her coming‑of‑age during the Islamic Revolution, teenage years in Vienna and eventual exile from Iran.

Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, *Fun Home*, chronicles her complex relationship with her father, a funeral-home director, and her own coming-of-age as a lesbian, using intimate drawings and witty narrative.

In a blustery Wisconsin winter, two brothers navigate sibling rivalry and a budding romance as they grow up in an isolated rural setting.

Alison Bechdel revisits her childhood in this graphic memoir, uncovering the layered relationship with her mother—an avid reader, music lover, and concealed gay artist—while exploring psychoanalysis, literary heritage, and the quest for understanding.

A graphic memoir that follows a young Vietnamese immigrant’s journey from war‑torn Saigon to a new life in the United States, told through vivid illustrations and personal reflections.

David Small’s graphic memoir chronicles his battle with throat cancer, the loss of his voice, and his escape toward an artistic future.

A graphic novel chronicling the social conditions and politics of Burma through the eyes of a respected international reporter, focusing on everyday life and resilience in the face of authoritarian rule.

187 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmGN500L Lexile

A memoir of a woman's journey to find mental stability while pursuing her passion for art and writing, inspired by the lives of artists and writers with mental health issues.

A candid memoir by Liz Prince that charts her growing up as a girl who defies traditional gender expectations, navigating friendship, bullying, punk culture and personal identity.

A collection of romantic stories from the author's life, including her first love and heartbreak experiences.

A graphic‑novel biography that traces the life and influence of Henry David Thoreau, the American philosopher, author, and pioneering environmentalist whose ideas—especially civil disobedience—continue to inspire movements like Occupy Wall Street.

A graphic biography of Margaret Sanger, birth‑control pioneer, mapping her fight for women's reproductive rights and the influence of her activism in 20th‑century America.

A graphic‑novel biography of Tintin creator Georges Prosper Remi (Hergé), spanning his childhood, rise with "XXe Siècle" editor, wartime controversies, and personal ties with Fanny Vlamynck.

“The Silences Became Too Loud to Silence” is an uplifting read filled with lessons about resilience; it serves as a reminder that anything can be accomplished if we find strength even in our darkest moments. As you read each chapter you will feel empowered knowing that success comes when we face our fears head-on while holding onto hope no matter what happens along the way!

An amusing story about finding love through arranged marriages as a Muslim woman in the modern world.

A graphic novel biography of Nat Turner, the self‑educated African‑American preacher who led the 1831 Southampton County slave revolt, depicting his life, faith, and the historic uprising.

"Have you ever heard the phrase "It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission?" Violating consent isn't limited to sexual relationships, and our discussions around consent shouldn't be, either. To resist rape culture, we need a consent culture--and one that is more than just reactionary. Left confined to intimate spaces, consent will atrophy as theory that is never put into practice. The multi-layered power disparities of today's world require a response sensitive to a wide range of lived experiences. In Ask, Kitty Stryker assembles a retinue of writers, journalists, and activists to examine how a cultural politic centered on consent can empower us outside the bedroom, whether it's at the doctor's office, interacting with law enforcement, or calling out financial abuse within radical communities. More than a collection of essays, Ask is a testimony and guide on the role that negated consent plays in our lives, examining how we can take those first steps to reclaim it from institutionalized power"-- "A collection of essays by writers, journalists and activists exploring the role of consent in confronting power structures in day-to-day life"--

A fully illustrated, graphic‑novel biography of Alexander Hamilton, founder‑father, Treasury pioneer, and key architect of the U.S. Constitution.