selection tools for graphic novels
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Selection tools : Graphic novels for Youth
Catherine AlmendingerLIS 748.996/26/2013
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“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…
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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.
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Genres
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Rating Systems
All Ages
Youth
Teen
Older Teen
Adult Mature
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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.
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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.
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Review sources: Professional
Graphically Speaking By Kat
Tan for VOYABooklist
School Library Journal Publisher’s weekly
The Comic Journal
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REVIEW SOURCES: Online
www.graphicclassroom.org
www.noflyingnotights.com
www.diamondbookshelf.com
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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.
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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
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Eisner Award
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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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