New YA Nonfiction and Comics for August 2026

There’s some good news to report from the world of young adult nonfiction, and it’s this: there are actually multiple works of nonfiction written for teens that hit shelves in August. This is a stark change from the last several months, where finding YA nonfiction to highlight has been difficult, if not impossible. Even more good news? Several YA comics hit shelves. Whether you’re looking for a compelling work of graphic nonfiction about race and class or you’re itching for a fresh take on Batman, you’re going to find something in this month’s YA nonfiction and comics releases. Grab your TBR. It’s about to get bigger! Nonfiction The Healers of Harlem by Nina ChhitaPitching itself as a book for fans of Hidden Figures, Chhita’s debut is about the history of Harlem Hospital. It traces the hospital’s origins as a small institution through its more recent era, focusing on four Black women who were key figures in its desegregation. This is a work of interdisciplinary history, super accessible to teen readers, and it includes the author’s own illustrations throughout. Whats Up in YA Sign up for What’s Up In YA? to receive all things young adult literature. See It To Be It by Billie Jean K...