In 1978 in “Yop City,” Ivory Coast, things are nice. Aya is 19 and serious, while her friends Adjuoa and Bintou are easygoing and looking for fun. They’re breaking their parents’ rules, sneaking out and going to discos and dancing. We get to see a life in Africa that’s not normally portrayed in comics—one that’s fun and full of joy. This is just lovely.

From 10 Short Graphic Novels and Memoirs to Read in One Sitting at Book Riot.