Selection tools : Graphic novels for Youth

Catherine AlmendingerLIS 748.996/26/2013

“The graphic novel is part of a spectrum of sequential art formats that includes a range of related media such as one-panel gag cartoons and serially published comic books.” Francisca Goldmsith

“Graphic novels are stories told in a comics format that express a continuous tale. The art is what brings dimension and flavor to the story, bringing the dialogue to narrative life.” Steve Miller

“… The term [graphic novel] has become distorted with prejudices and preconceptions, riddled with confusion.” Paul Gravett

What IS a graphic novel? Well…

Single volumes Complete within volume

Monographic

Full-length novel

Characteristics of a graphic novel

Characteristics of a comic book

Serials Limitless and episodic

Published like periodicals

“Short stories”

vs.

Genres

Rating Systems

All Ages

Youth

Teen

Older Teen

Adult Mature

Brenner, Robin E. Understanding Manga and Anime. Westport, CN: Libraries Unlimited, 2007.

Suggested reading…

Gravett, Paul. Graphic Novels: Everything You Need to Know. New York: Collins Design, 2005.

Building a Collection

Goldsmith, Francisca. Graphic Novels Now: Building, Managing, and Marketing a Dynamic Collection. Chicago: American Library Association, 2005.

Serchay, David S. The Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels for Children and Tweens. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2008.

Review sources: Professional

Graphically Speaking By Kat

Tan for VOYABooklist

School Library Journal Publisher’s weekly

The Comic Journal

REVIEW SOURCES: Online

www.graphicclassroom.org

www.noflyingnotights.com

www.diamondbookshelf.com

Books

Weiner, Stephen. The 101 Best Graphic Novels. New York: NBM, 2005.

Thompson, Jason. Manga: The Complete Guide. New York: Ballantine Books/Del Rey, 2007.

Books

Gorman, Michele, and Jimmy Gownley. Getting Graphic!: Comics for Kids. Columbus, Ohio: Linworth Pub, 2008.

Rothschild, D. Aviva. Graphic Novels: A Bibliographic Guide to Book-Length Comics. ABC-CLIO, 1995

Eisner Award

ALA Lists

ALSC: Core Collection

YALSA: GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS

FOR TEENS

http://www.ala.org/alsc/compubs/booklists/grphcnvls

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ggnt

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