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Graphic Novels for Children:What, Why, and How for
Public and School Libraries
Sophie BrookoverPop Culture Maven & Graphic Novel Fan
Garfield, by Jim Davis
Peanuts, by Charles Shulz
Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
Flotsam, by David Weisner
The Red Book, by Barbara Lehman
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick
Amelia Notebooks, by Marissa Moss
Captain Underpants, by Dav Pilkey
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney
What is a Graphic Novel?
Sequential art and (sometimes) words
that tell a story
Why Do We Need Them?
“For a young child to read a graphic novel, much less a wordless one, many essential literacy skills are required, including...
From “Graphic Novels for (Really) Young Readers”, by Allyson A.W. Lyga
...the ability to understand a sequence of events, interpret characters’ nonverbal gestures, discern the story’s plot, and make inferences.”
Why do we need them?
Build multiple literacy skills Provide reading transitions Make curriculum connections
Why do we need them?
Offer a varied reading dietAppeal to reluctant readersPop culture feedback loop
Aren't graphic novels....well, kinda graphic?
Benny and Penny, by Geoffrey Hayes
Otto's Orange Day, by Frank Cammuso & Jay Lynch
Silly Lilly, by Agnes Rosenstiehl
Luke on the Loose, by Harry Bliss
Polo, by Regis Faller
Owly, by Andy Runton
Amelia Rules!, by Jimmy Gownley
Babymouse: Rock Star, by Jennifer Holm
Fashion Kitty, by Charise Mericle Harper
Akiko, by Mark Crilley
Disney's Vacation Parade
Jellaby, by Kean Soo
Bone: Rose, by Jeff Smith
Bone, by Jeff Smith
Johnny Boo, by James Kochalka
Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures
Kilala Princess, by Rika Tanaka
Transformers Animated
Little Vampire, by Joan Sfar
Pokemon, Adapted by Tracey West
Nancy Drew, Published by Papercutz
Hardy Boys, Published by Papercutz
Little Lit, Edited by Spiegelman & Mouly
Adventures of Tintin,by Herge
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152, by David Petersen
The Arrival, by Shaun Tan
Tales from Outer Suburbia, by Shaun Tan
Dragon Drive, by Ken-ichi Sakura
Rapunzel's Revenge, by Shannon & Dean Hale
Twisted Journeys, by Paul D. Storbe
Beowulf, Adapted by Gareth Hinds
Essential Spider-man Reprints of Classic Comics
How Can We Meet the Standards?
Meeting Educational Standards
Which Standards? AASL Standards for 21st Century
Learners IRA/NCTE Language Arts Standards New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York
State Curriculum Standards
Meeting Educational Standards
National & State Standards Refer To: Reading with fluency Reading for critical analysis Reading for pleasure Reading for informational needs Reading for personal growth Reading for aesthetic development
Meeting Educational Standards
Suggestions: Start small Go from strength to strength Don't reinvent the wheel Build on success
Classics Illustrated, published by Papercutz
Classics Illustrated,published by Papercutz
Don't Reinvent the Wheel
Lesson plans online: http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons http://www.teachingcomics.org http://snipurl.com/bflbe (Diamond Bookshelf)
From Strength to Strength: Transformers
From Strength to Strength: Bionicle
From Strength to Strength:Kilala Princess
Supporting Community Needs
Suggestions:
(These will look familiar) Start small Go from strength to strength Don't reinvent the wheel Build on success
How Do We Choose Them?
Find & visit your local comics shop: http://www.comicshoplocator.com/
Know & Tell Attend a ComicCon Read reviews!
How Do We Choose Them?
Review Sources: School Library Journal
Print reviews Good Comics For Kids Blog
Diamond Comic Distributors Bookmark Comics Worth Reading:
http://comicsworthreading.com The Graphic Classroom:
http://graphicclassroom.blogspot.com/
How Do We Choose Them?
Review Sources: Graphic Novel Reporter:
http://graphicnovelreporter.com/reviews/kids Comics in the Classroom:
http://www.comicsintheclassroom.net/ Graphic Novels in Libraries listserv:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GNLIB-L/
How Do We Choose Them?
Collection Guides No Flying, No Tights Core List for kids:
http://noflyingnotights.com/sidekicks/core.html University of Buffalo Guide:
http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/graphicnovels/
H.W. Wilson Graphic Novels Core Collection: http://www.hwwilson.com/databases/graphicnovels_core.cfm
I'd love to hear (and attempt to answer)
your questions!
Thank You!
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