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Get the 411

Get the 411. On Graphic Novels. What are these Graphic Novel things anyway?. A format not a genre Consists of sequential art when viewed in order tells a story – Will Eisner Books written in the form of comics Come in all genres including nonfiction. Just a little History. The Beginning

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Get the 411

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  1. Get the 411 On Graphic Novels

  2. What are these Graphic Novel things anyway? • A format not a genre • Consists of sequential art when viewed in order tells a story – Will Eisner • Books written in the form of comics • Come in all genres including nonfiction

  3. Just a little History • The Beginning • Cave drawings • Egyptian Hieroglyphics

  4. 1930’s • Rise of the superhero character • Entertainment for the common man

  5. 1950’s Comics Code Authority Set of codes to censor comics Intended to protect Most comic publishers cooperated CENSORED

  6. 1960’s • Underground Comix • Rose from the counter culture • Stage is set for the graphic novel • Purposely included material banned by the CCA

  7. 1970’s • “A Contract with God” is published • First time term Graphic Novel is used • Adult audience begins to emerge

  8. 1980’s • Graphic Novels come of age • Maus wins the Pulitzer Prize • The Watchmen is published to critical acclaim • The Dark Knight Returns is published changing the look and feel of graphic novels Graphic novels become reading for adults

  9. 1990’s to today • Rise of Manga comics from Asia • Continued success of the graphic novel • More literary success in novels such as • Persepolis • Fun home • Jimmy Corrigan

  10. Why have them at all? Reasons to have Graphic Novels • Graphic novels offer fast-paced action, conflict and heroic endeavors • Visual learners are able to connect with graphic novels in a way that they cannot with text-only books • Helps young readers develop strong language arts skills

  11. More Reasons • Often current, relevant and often complex social issues important to young adults are the topics • Stimulate readers to explore other genres, they might otherwise pass by • Many fans of graphic novels become avid book readers

  12. Yet more … • Are good for the patron who has English as a second language • And most importantly Children, tweens and teens ENJOY READING THEM!!!! From Getting Graphic!: Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy for Preteens and Teens by Michele Gorman

  13. Where can I get some?! • Who do you order from currently? • Many publishers have a graphic imprint line • Scholastic has Graphix • NBM has Papercutz • Roaring Book Press has First Second These are just a few examples

  14. Other Publishers • TokyoPop • Viz/Shonen Jump • DC Comics • Marvel • Random House • Top Shelf And many, many publishers

  15. How do I know what to get? Online • No Flying, No Tights www.noflyingnotights.com • Recommended Graphic Novels for Public Libraries http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm • Diamond Comics Bookshelf http://bookshelf.diamondcomics.com • YALSA http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/yalsa.cfm

  16. Magazines and Journals Booklist KLIATT Library Journal Library Media Connection School Library Journal VOYA- Voice of Youth Advocates Publishers Weekly How do I know what to get?

  17. Suggested Criteria • Ask your local public librarian • Ask your local retailer • Look for the Comics Code Authority seal • Don’t judge a comic book by its cover

  18. Suggested Criteria • Look for a moral • Look for what you loved • Look for what kids love • Search the internet Taken from The Secret Origin of Good Readers: A Resource Book, edited by Dr. Robyn Hill, 2006

  19. More Advice • Know your community • Just because the first book in a series is appropriate don’t assume the others will be • Be open minded • Have a review from a reliable source

  20. Good Places to Start • Archie Comics • Several different series • Kids like them • Safe choice

  21. Good Places to Start • Papercutz • Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series • Classics Illustrated

  22. Good Places to Start • Graphix • The Babysitter’s Club • Goosebumps • Bone A Teaching Guide is available on the website.

  23. Good Places to Start Babymouse by Mathew and Jennifer Holm http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/babymouse/homepage.htm • Great website, activities for the classroom with printables • Good for younger readers

  24. Good Places to Start Owly by Andy Runton http://www.andyrunton.com/index.php • Great for younger kids • Website has lesson plans available • Suggestions for classroom use

  25. Good Places to Start • Any books on drawing comics • Comic strip collections like Garfield or Peanuts • General drawing books

  26. Promoting to Teachers • Have a binder of classroom activities • Put out a list of new novels available • Have a list of graphic novels and possible curriculum tie ins

  27. Promoting to Students • Start a book club • Have the collection housed separately for easy browsing • Listen to student recommendations • Display student comic art

  28. Listserv Graphic Novel Yahoo Group GNLIB-L-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

  29. “The great sorrow of my life is never having done comics.” Pablo Picasso

  30. The End Good Luck! For more recommendations come to my book talk.

  31. Contact Info Charlotte Pringle, Branch Manager Delmont Gardens Library 3351 Lorraine St. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 225/354-7080 cpringle@ebr.lib.la.us

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