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2025 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award
Adult Award Winners
The Graphic Novel Diversity Award (GNDA) celebrates diversity captured within the pages of graphic novels. In 2025, our ninth year offering the award, the Graphic Novel Diversity Award Committee selected one winner and five honor titles in the adult division.
The winning title's creator will receive a $500 award and will be recognized during the Opening Session at the 2025 VLA/VLACRL Annual Conference on Thursday, October 2, 2025. This year's conference is at the Richmond Marriott in Richmond, VA. More information about the conference, including registration, can be found here.
Click the buttons below for a downloadable PDF of the committee's complete youth selections for the 2025 Graphic Novel Diversity Awards, including the winners, and honors, and overflow choices. Learn more about the Graphic Novel Diversity Award and committee information here.
2025 Adult Winner
The committee is pleased to announce Vera Bushwack by Sig Burwash, published by Drawn and Quarterly, as the 2025 Adult Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winner.
Vera Bushwack is the story of Drew who is building a cabin in the woods on their own in the wilderness of Nova Scotia. When Drew fires up their chainsaw they are transported into their alter-ego Vera Bushwack—a fearless renegade in assless chaps. Astride their noble steed, nothing is impossible for Vera to overcome. Through this alter-ego Drew explores past trauma, joy, anger, and grief as they ride toward self-acceptance in a world full of men who would love to tell them what to do. Sig Burwash uses pencil drawings and a limited color palette to share this imaginative tale of resilience.
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