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Hey YA Extra Credit: Start the Year Off With These YA Fantasy Graphic Novels and Comics

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Show Notes

Erica gets into some new YA fantasy graphic novels, comics, and manga she's excited to read in the new year. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Books Discussed Ichi the Witch by Osamu Nishi, illustrated by Shiro Usazaki The Fade by Aabria Iyengar, illustrated by Mari Costa RuriDragon, Vol. 1 by Masaoki Shindō West Hollywood Monster Squad by Sina Grace, illustrated by Bradley Clayton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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