21 must-read middle grade books like Doodles from the Boogie Down by Stephanie Rodriguez

Cover of Doodles from the Boogie Down by Stephanie Rodriguez

Doodles from the Boogie Down

By: Stephanie Rodriguez

3.82

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dr…

If you liked the middle grade plot in Doodles from the Boogie Down by Stephanie Rodriguez , here is a list of 21 books like this:

Cover of Ghost Book by Remy Lai

1. Ghost Book

By: Remy Lai

4.09

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Perfect for fans of Spirited Away, Coco, and Ghosts comes a contemporary fantasy graphic novel abou… read more

Similar categories in Remy Lai's Ghost Book book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

2. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

Similar categories in Pedro Martín's Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • middle grade
  • childrens
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

Cover of Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5) by Jennifer L. Holm

3. Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5)

By: Jennifer L. Holm

4.23

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues as Sunny finds herself in the spotlight in a … read more

Similar categories in Jennifer L. Holm's Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5) book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi

4. Saving Sunshine

By: Saadia Faruqi

4.06

Format: 224 pages, ebook

It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab. … read more

Similar categories in Saadia Faruqi's Saving Sunshine book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Curlfriends: New in Town (Curlfriends, #1) by Sharee Miller

5. Curlfriends: New in Town (Curlfriends, #1)

By: Sharee Miller

4.26

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

New Kid meets The Baby-sitters Club in this graphic novel series opener about the Curlfriends, four… read more

Similar categories in Sharee Miller's Curlfriends: New in Town (Curlfriends, #1) book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
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6. Duel

By: Jessixa Bagley

4.05

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic no… read more

Similar categories in Jessixa Bagley's Duel book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (Four Eyes, #1) by Rex Ogle

7. Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (Four Eyes, #1)

By: Rex Ogle

4.11

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and findi… read more

Similar categories in Rex Ogle's Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (Four Eyes, #1) book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
Cover of Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel by Betty C. Tang

8. Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

By: Betty C. Tang

4.25

Format: 286 pages, Paperback

A story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the au… read more

Similar categories in Betty C. Tang's Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Hoops: A Graphic Novel by Matt Tavares

9. Hoops: A Graphic Novel

By: Matt Tavares

4.36

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the histo… read more

Similar categories in Matt Tavares's Hoops: A Graphic Novel book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Lo and Behold (Lo and Behold #1) by Wendy Mass

10. Lo and Behold (Lo and Behold #1)

By: Wendy Mass

4.14

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introd… read more

Similar categories in Wendy Mass's Lo and Behold (Lo and Behold #1) book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Buzzing by Samuel Sattin

11. Buzzing

By: Samuel Sattin

4.18

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A moving middle grade graphic novel about friendship, belonging, and learning to love yourself desp… read more

Similar categories in Samuel Sattin's Buzzing book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of ¡Ay, Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs

12. ¡Ay, Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico

By: Christine Suggs

4.10

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

"An absolutely heartwarming and vibrant story of belonging, family, and the meaning of home. This b… read more

Similar categories in Christine Suggs's ¡Ay, Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
Cover of Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel by Jessica  Walton

13. Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel

By: Jessica Walton

3.99

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

In this lighthearted YA romance, Maisie and Ollie discover that nothing beats the feeling of fallin… read more

Similar categories in Jessica Walton's Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • graphic novels
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1) by Sarah Sax

14. Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1)

By: Sarah Sax

3.83

Format: 288 pages, Library Binding

Everyone knows the most stressful day of middle school is picture day ! And that's exactly where th… read more

Similar categories in Sarah Sax's Picture Day (The Brinkley Yearbooks #1) book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
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15. Two Tribes

By: Emily Bowen Cohen

3.87

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

In her poignant debut graphic novel inspired by her own life, Emily Bowen Cohen embraces the comple… read more

Similar categories in Emily Bowen Cohen's Two Tribes book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams

16. Look on the Bright Side

By: Lily Williams

4.16

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The creators of Eisner-nominated Go With the Flow Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann are back with … read more

Similar categories in Lily Williams's Look on the Bright Side book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Wires Crossed by Beth Fantaskey

17. Wires Crossed

By: Beth Fantaskey

3.77

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A smart and funny slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller about n… read more

Similar categories in Beth Fantaskey's Wires Crossed book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Enlighten Me (A Graphic Novel) by Minh Lê

18. Enlighten Me (A Graphic Novel)

By: Minh Lê

4.01

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Award-winning author Minh Lê and New York Times bestselling illustrator Chan Chau team up for a fun… read more

Similar categories in Minh Lê's Enlighten Me (A Graphic Novel) book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Next Stop by Debbie Fong

19. Next Stop

By: Debbie Fong

4.13

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Stand-alone debut Next Stop is a heartfelt graphic-novel from award-winning illustrator Debbie Fong… read more

Similar categories in Debbie Fong's Next Stop book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of The New Girl (The New Girl #1) by Cassandra Calin

20. The New Girl (The New Girl #1)

By: Cassandra Calin

4.33

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Instagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her long-form debut with thi… read more

Similar categories in Cassandra Calin's The New Girl (The New Girl #1) book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Doodles from the Boogie Down by Stephanie Rodriguez

21. Doodles from the Boogie Down

By: Stephanie Rodriguez

3.82

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dr… read more

Similar categories in Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down book and Stephanie Rodriguez's Doodles from the Boogie Down

  • art
  • childrens
  • graphic novels comics
  • historical
  • graphic novels
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • comics
  • fiction

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