New YA Nonfiction and YA Comics for April 2026
April 2026 brings a strong lineup of new YA nonfiction and comics, ending a months-long drought in the genre. Titles explore diverse topics including the 1941 baseball season, the history of AIDS in America, and the Hmong diaspora through both traditional and graphic formats. Standalone comics and new series entries also contribute to a robust publishing month for young adult readers.
- ▪Baseball’s Shining Season by Martin W. Sandler and Craig Sandler examines the 1941 baseball season as a pivotal moment in American and sports history, highlighting racial and gender inequities of the time.
- ▪The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS In America by David Levithan and Gabriel Duckels chronicles the history of the AIDS epidemic in the U.S., incorporating activism, cultural milestones, and personal narratives.
- ▪Hmong: A Graphic History by Vicky Lyfoung, translated by Kao-Ly Yang, presents a visually driven account of Hmong history and diaspora experiences.
- ▪The YA comics category sees new standalone releases, a launch of a new series, and a continuation of a popular manga title in April 2026.
- ▪Several of the new nonfiction titles use archival materials, poetry, and firsthand accounts to engage young readers with historical and social issues.
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What's Up in YA New YA Nonfiction and YA Comics for April 2026 A pivotal year in American baseball, inherited trauma, going screen free, and more of this month's new YA comics and nonfiction. Kelly Jensen Apr 30, 2026 <img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8b54209cb1536babdcf0eeb77a2fe90b?s=160&d=blank&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8b54209cb1536babdcf0eeb77a2fe90b?s=320&d=blank&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-160 photo' height='160' width='160' decoding='async'/> Kelly Jensen Editor Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She's the editor/author of (DON'T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD.
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