I love graphic novels and memoirs, but especially about families. For me, I’ve found that the pairing of text and illustration allows the nuance and complexities to really be highlighted on the page, providing another layer to the story. Even comics that aren’t about family per se can often provide familial backstory or context. Ms. Marvel, for example: the main arc isn’t often about Kamala’s family, it’s about her superhero pursuits – but we see her family interacting with her at home, we see them eating and going to the mosque, and we see different life events and milestones. I’ve put together a list of comics and graphic novels about families, in middle-grade, YA, and adult categories. I’d say don’t get too hung up on the reading level or classification; I’ve found these to blur with graphic novels, especially when tackling topics like family. If you’re looking for even more graphic novels, check out this post about where to buy manga, and this post on middle grade graphic novels.
