Week 1
Lesson 1
Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
"Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation" by Gareth Hinds
Welcome to our introduction week! During this class, we will have the opportunity to get to know one another and explore our individual preferences and interests. To kick off our literary journey, we will delve into the works of Edgar Allan Poe, a master of horror and the progenitor of the Sherlock Holmes Detective style.
ISBN: 0763681121
Trigger Warnings: death, mortality, violence, gore, psychological horror, loss and grief
 Week 2
Lesson 2
The Hound of the Baskervilles
"The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle. 
This is one of the most famous detective stories featuring the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes. The story combines elements of Gothic horror and a classic detective mystery as Holmes and Watson try to separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth behind the haunting legend. 
ISBN: 1496500350
 Week 3
Lesson 3
To Kill a Mockingbird
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. A haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s, Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird remains as important today as it was upon its initial publication in 1960, during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights movement.
ISBN: 0062798189
Trigger Warning: racism & racial slurs, rape, substance addiction mentioned, murder, gun violence, knife violence & stabbing, an
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Fahrenheit 451
"Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. This is a dystopian novel set in a futuristic society where books are banned, and the act of reading is deemed illegal. The story revolves around Guy Montag, a fireman whose job is not to put out fires but to burn books and suppress knowledge.
ISBN: 080905101X
Trigger Warning: attempted suicide by overdose, self-immolation & immolation, alcohol consumption, recreational drug use & abuse
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Frankenstein
"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. This graphic novel is a Manga (Japanese graphic novel), so it may take a little time to get used to reading it. It follows the tale of Victor Frankenstein, a passionate young scientist who manages to bring life to his creation using elemental materials. Overwhelmed by fear and unable to face his creation, he abandons the newborn monstrosity.
ISBN: 1947808168
Trigger Warning: medical experimentation, death of parents, murder
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation
"Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation" by Anne Frank. 
This authorized graphic novel by the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel presents the first-ever visual adaptation of "The Diary." It incorporates extensive quotes directly from the definitive edition and stunning illustrations while maintaining utmost fidelity to the original text.
ISBN: 9781101871799
Trigger Warning: antisemitism, smoking, home invasion, bombings, gun violence, concentration camps, The Holocaust & World War II
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Animal Farm
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell. This is a satirical allegorical novel that tells the story of a group of farm animals who overthrow their human farmer in pursuit of a utopian society. However, the pigs, led by Napoleon, gradually seize power and become just as oppressive as the humans they once rebelled against.
ISBN: 0358410770
Trigger Warnings: animal cruelty, political oppression, betrayal and manipulation, revolution and societal breakdown
 Week 8
Lesson 8
The Giver
"The Giver" by Lois Lowry. This is a dystopian novel set in a seemingly utopian society. The story follows Jonas, a twelve-year-old boy who is selected to become the Receiver of Memory, a position of great importance and responsibility. Through the experience, Jonas questions the absence of pain, choices, and individuality in his society.
ISBN: 0544157885
Trigger Warnings: violence and cruelty, loss and grief, oppression, euthanasia, absence of sexual desire
 Week 9
Lesson 9
1984: The Graphic Novel
"1984: The Graphic Novel" by George Orwell
War is Peace * Freedom is Slavery * Ignorance is Strength | This dystopian novel takes place in a totalitarian society ruled by the Party led by Big Brother. 
ISBN: 1786750570
Trigger Warnings: surveillance and invasion of privacy, psychological manipulation and abuse, violence, torture, totalitarianism, oppression, despair, and homelessness
 Week 10
Lesson 10
A Wrinkle in Time
"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. It was a dark and stormy night. The story revolves around Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they embark on a cosmic journey through time and space to rescue Meg's missing father. Guided by three mysterious celestial beings, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which, they encounter mind-bending concepts like tesseracts and the tesseract-powered "wrinkles" that allow inter-dimensional travel.
ISBN: 1250056942
 Week 11
Lesson 11
A Midsummer Night's Dream
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare. This whimsical and enchanting comedy takes place in the mystical realm of Athens and the enchanted forest. The story weaves together the intersecting stories of four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, and mischievous fairies. Filled with mistaken identities, love potions, and hilarious misunderstandings, the play explores themes of love, illusion, and the transformative power of the imagination.
ISBN: 1907127283
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Anne of Green Gables
"Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery 
This is a heartwarming and enduring coming-of-age story set in the picturesque landscapes of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The novel follows the spirited and imaginative orphan, Anne Shirley, who is mistakenly sent to live with the middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, instead of the boy they were expecting. 
ISBN: 144947960X
Trigger Warning: loss, abandonment, neglect, bullying