The Witch Boy

Molly Knox Ostertag’s The Witch Boy (2017–present) is a warm, acclaimed graphic novel series from Scholastic that follows Aster, a young boy in a magical family where girls become witches and boys become shapeshifters—except Aster is drawn to witchcraft instead. Over the course of its run, Ostertag weaves a story of identity, courage, and acceptance, challenging rigid gender norms within a lovingly crafted fantasy world. The series resonates for its gentle, heartfelt exploration of being true to oneself, making it a standout in modern all-ages comics.