Selection tools : Graphic novels for Youth atherine Almendinger IS 748.99 /26/2013
May 14, 2015
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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