Graphic Narrative

Graphic Novels

Graphic novels contain very styalised and detailed images that try to give as much information to the reader so that minimal narration through text is needed. They often gain inspiration from existing television programs or films and can have long complicated storylines. They are very similar to comics and share many of the characteristics using a range of different tools to help tell the stories.

This speech bubble is used when a character makes a general comment or speech. The long strand is used to indicate who is speaking and should lead to, or at least point to the characters mouth.

A thought bubble is used to show a reader what a character is thinking and can give a reader a deeper insight into the personality of a character.

These speech bubbles have been changed slightly and designed so that they can reflect the mood or tone of the thing being said. This makes speech in a graphic novel more effective.

The speech bubble on the left is used when there is a conversation on the panel between two characters. It allows a reader to follow the conversation. (arrows show conversation flow)

Children books

Children's books are split into three main categories; 1. Written by children

2. For Children

3. Chosen by, for children

The different types of children's literature are;1. Picture books- these can be made with thick card pages

and contain very little words if any, translating meaning through illustrations and images.

2. Myths, legends, folklore- these stories often feature magic and anthropomorphism as the norm.