Synopsis
When cynical, gothy Kay lets her mom talk her into joining the youth group at their church, she’s prepared for the dorky sing-alongs and the cheesy slogans about dodging temptation. What she isn’t prepared for is walking in on the clean-cut youth group leaders, Meg and Cortland, in the middle of a real-deal exorcism.
Turns out these wholesome Christian teens are demon-hunting soldiers in a secret war that’s heating up fast, and even if Kay wanted to stay on the sidelines, she doesn’t have a choice – she’s a “Blight,” a human who demons can’t possess, and that makes her a target.
But Kay’s in good hands with her new friends – for them, fighting literal demons is all in a Sunday’s work!
From: Macmillan Publishers
Notes on This Title
A prominent supporting character in this title is a queer Christian young adult man. A queer Wiccan man who is visually coded as Black is also depicted.
Awards
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Reviews
“Fun and fast-paced, this graphic novel will “jump for joy” right off shelves and is for anyone who can see the comedy in worship or identifies with the drive to save their corner of the world.” (Source: School Library Journal)
“The character work and the good-natured ribbing of ’90s culture are the real strengths of Youth Group.” (Source: AIPT)
Interviews
The Beat: “YOUTH GROUP creators Jordan Morris & Bowen McCurdy on the ’90s and organized religion”
Smash Pages: “Jordan Morris on ‘Youth Group’“