Out of the Box: The Graphic Novel Comes of Age

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Feb 10 2018 - May 26 2019

The graphic novel is arguably the single most exciting new development in illustrated literature for children and teens in a generation. As pioneers of a rapidly evolving art form, graphic novelists continue to explore the vast middle ground between the picture book and text-only narrative. Out of the Box examines the graphic novel’s coming of age through a close look at ten poignant coming-of-age stories by Vera Brosgol, Catia Chien, Geoffrey Hayes, Gene Luen Yang, Jarrett Krosoczka, Hope Larson, Matt Phelan, David Small, Raina Telgemeier, and Sara Varon. 

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.


  • Works on Paper
  • Contemporary
  • Culture / Lifestyle
  • Vera Brosgol
  • Catia Chien
  • Geoffrey Hayes
  • Raina Telgemeier
  • and others

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