Blankets

Name: Blankets
Author: Craig Thompson

Read with caution

Some content parents may want to preview or discuss.

Published: 2003
Ages: 16–99

About the book

A beautifully drawn memoir about first love, faith, and family.

AI summary

A beautifully drawn memoir about first love, faith, and family.

Why parents choose this book

What makes Blankets worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 16–99 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
Kids who tend to love it: Graphic Novels.
Personality fit: kids ages 16–99 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Craig Thompson, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy Blankets if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 16–99

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 16–99 age band.

Things parents should know

Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
Sexual content: references or fade-to-black moments.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Young adult

Works as read-aloud

Usually read independently

Good for independent readers

Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

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Why we recommend it

We recommend Blankets for the 16–99 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. It leans into graphic novels in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Craig Thompson's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.