2023 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winners

The Graphic Novel Diversity Award (GNDA) celebrates diversity captured within the pages of graphic novels. In 2023, our eighth year offering the award, 47 publishers submitted 162 titles in two categories– Adult and Youth. The Committee is proud to announce the winners and honor books selected for the 2023 Award.

The two winning titles will receive a $500 award and will be recognized during the Opening Session at the 2024 VLA/VLACRL Annual Conference on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This year's conference is at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, 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 selections for the 2023 Graphic Novel Diversity Awards, including the winners, honors, and overflow choices. Learn more about the Graphic Novel Diversity Award and committee information here.

2023 Adult Winner

The committee is pleased to announce Queenie: Godmother of Harlem by Elizabeth Colomba and Aurelie Levy, published by ABRAMS as the 2023 Adult Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winner.

2023 Youth Winner

The committee is pleased to announce Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo Duvall, published by Levine Querido as the 2023 Youth Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winner.

 2023 Adult Honors

2023 Youth Honors