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Why Graphic Novels Belong in Classrooms and Libraries:

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Graphic novels offer fast-paced action, conflict, and heroic endeavors—all things young readers embrace.

Children learn in different ways; visual learners are able to connect with graphic novels in a way that they cannot with text-only books.

Graphic novels require readers to be active participants in the reading process, using their imaginations to fill in the blanks between panels.

Graphic novels help young readers develop strong language arts skills, including reading comprehension and vocabulary development.

Graphic novels contribute to literacy by ensuring that kids continue to read for fun outside of the classroom.

Graphic novels often address important developmental assets like being true to yourself, the power of imagination, and teamwork. They also address current, relevant social issues for young readers like divorce, bullying, and confronting monsters in the closet.

Graphic novels provide a perfect bridge for young readers transitioning from picture books to text-only books.

Graphic novels often stimulate young readers to branch out and explore other genres of literature including fantasy, science fiction, and realistic fiction as well as nonfiction and myths and legends.

Graphic novels are good for English as a Second Language students and students who read below grade level because the simple sentences and visual clues allow readers to comprehend some, if not all, of the story.

#5 Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-AllPOB: 9781442449619UAB CD: 9781442355873 UAB EA: 9781442355880EB: 9781442449626AladdinLexile ® 750L

#4 Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice PrincessPOB: 9781442411920 UAB CD: 9781442345041 UAB EA: 9781442345058 EB: 9781442411937AladdinLexile ® 750LF&P Text Level Gradient™ W

#7 Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV StarPOB: 9781442487673UAB CD: 9781442370203UAB EA: 9781442370210EB: 9781442487680AladdinLexile ® 710L

#8 Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever AfterPOB: 9781481421843UAB CD: 9781442372566UAB EA: 9781442372573EB: 9781481421850AladdinLexile ® 660L

#9 Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama QueenPOB: 9781442487697UAB CD: 9781442370234UAB EA: 9781442370241EB: 9781442487703AladdinLexile ® 780L

#10 Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet SitterPOB: 9781481457040UAB CD: 9781442392069UAB EA: 9781442392076EB: 9781481457057AladdinLexile ® 670L

#11 Tales from a Not-So-Friendly FrenemyPOB: 9781481479202UAB CD: 9781508223252UAB EA: 9781508223269EB: 9781481479219AladdinLexile ® 740L

#12 Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush CatastrophePOB: 9781534405608UAB CD: 9781508237655UAB EA: 9781508237662EB: 9781534405615AladdinLexile ® 680L

#13 Tales from a Not-So-Happy BirthdayPOB: 9781534426382UAB CD: 9781508254119UAB EA: 9781508254126EB: 9781534426429Aladdin

#14 Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend ForeverPOB: 9781534427204UAB CD: 9781508254140UAB EA: 9781508254157EB: 9781534427211Aladdin

The DORK DIARIES SERIES written and illustrated by Rachel Renée RussellGrades 4–8 • Ages 9–13

Dork Diaries Boxed Set 2Dork Diaries 4; Dork Diaries 5; Dork Diaries 6POB: 9781442498594 Aladdin

The Dork Diaries Set Dork Diaries Books 1, 2, 3, 3 1/2, 4, and 5EB: 9781442466692Aladdin

#1 Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life POB: 9781416980063 UAB CD: 9781442338968UAB EA: 9781442338975EB: 9781416986553AladdinAwards and Nominations:IRA/CBC Children’s ChoicesLexile ® 890LF&P Text Level Gradient™ W

#2 Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party GirlPOB: 9781416980087UAB CD: 9781442338999UAB EA: 9781442339002EB: 9781416986560 AladdinLexile ® 840LF&P Text Level Gradient™ W

#3 Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop StarPOB: 9781442411906 UAB CD: 9781442340466 UAB EA: 9781442340473 EB: 9781442411913AladdinLexile ® 770LF&P Text Level Gradient™ W

#3 1/2 How to Dork Your DiaryPOB: 9781442422339EB: 9781442422346 AladdinLexile ® 710L

#6 Tales from a Not-So-Happy HeartbreakerPOB: 9781442449633 UAB CD: 9781442356009 UAB EA: 9781442356016 EB: 9781442449640AladdinLexile ® HL690L

OMG! All About Me Diary!POB: 9781442487710EB: 9781442487727AladdinLexile ® 610L

DORK DIARIES COLLECTIONS

Dork Diaries Boxed Set 1Dork Diaries; Dork Diaries 2; Dork Diaries 3POB: 9781442426627 Aladdin

Definition of a Graphic Novel:Definition of a Graphic Novel:Traditionally, the term “comic book” has been used to describe any book created in a comic style format. Today, the term is used specifically to describe a staple-bound, serialized, thirty-two-page pamphlet or periodical. The term “graphic novel” has been around for decades, but in the last ten years it has been adopted by mainstream media as more of a catch-all phrase for full-length stories written and illustrated in a comic book style or format. This format generally utilizes panels, or framed illustrations, and speech balloons. A graphic novel can be an original, self-contained story or it can be a collection of previously published comic books that together tell one story.

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From #1 bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell comes a new series starring Max Crumbly!

Max is about to face the scariest place he’s ever been—South Ridge Middle School! He has been home-schooled by his grandmother until now, and he’s begged his parents to finally let him start attending public middle school. With bullies like Thomas Silver, he’s starting to question that choice.

If only Max could be like the hero in all the comics he likes to read or the ones he draws and magically escape the locker and defeat Tommy.

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly #1 Locker HeroBy Rachel Renée RussellGrades 4–8 • Ages 9–13POB: 9781481460019UAB CD: 9781442393806UAB EA: 9781442393813EB: 9781481460026AladdinLexile ® 660L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ W

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly #2 Middle School MayhemBy Rachel Renée RussellGrades 4–8 • Ages 9–13POB: 9781481460033UAB CD: 9781508232209UAB EA: 9781508232216EB: 9781481460040AladdinLexile ® 670L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ W

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly #3 Masters of MischiefBy Rachel Renée RussellGrades 4–7 • Ages 9–13POB: 9781534453494UAB CD: 9781508295358UAB EA: 9781508295365EB: 9781534453500Aladdin Lexile ® 640L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ W

More Graphic Picture Books/NovelsKapow! Written and illustrated by George O’ConnorGrade P–3 • Ages 4–8 TP: 9781416968474 Aladdin

The Awesome, Almost 100% True Adventures of Matt & CrazWritten and illustrated by Alan SilberbergGrades: 4–8 • Ages: 9–13TP: 9781416994336EB: 9781442451834AladdinLexile ® 830L

MiloWritten and illustrated by Alan SilberbergGrades: 4–8 • Ages: 9–13HC: 9781416994305TP: 9781416994312EB: 9781442409422AladdinAwards and Nominations:Cybils Award FinalistDorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Master List (VT)NYPL “100 Titles for Reading and Sharing”

ZebrafishWritten by FableVisionIllustrated by Peter H. ReynoldsGrades: 5–9 • Ages: 10–14TP: 9781416997078EB: 9781442406094AtheneumLexile ® GN470L

Camilla d’Errico’s BurnWritten and illustrated by Camilla d’ErricoCoauthor: Scott SandersGrades: 7 and up • Ages: 12 and upTP: 9781416978732Simon Pulse

The Five Stages of Andrew BrawleyWritten by Shaun David HutchinsonIllustrated by Christine LarsenGrades: 7 and up • Ages: 14 and upHC: 9781481403108TP: 9781481403115EB: 9781481403122Simon PulseLexile ® HL700L

Through the WoodsWritten and illustrated by Emily CarrollGrades: 9 and up • Ages: 14 and upHC: 9781442465954TP: 9781442465961EB: 9781442465978Margaret K. McElderry BooksLexile ® GN550L

Zebrafish: SPF 40Written by FableVisionIllustrated by Peter H. ReynoldsGrades: 5–9 • Ages: 10–14HC: 9781416997085TP: 9781416997092EB: 9781442450349AtheneumLexile ® GN470L

Draw the LineWritten and illustrated by Laurent LinnGrades: 7 and up • Ages: 12 and upHC: 9781481452809TP: 9781481452816EB: 9781481452823Margaret K. McElderry BooksLexile ® HL590L

Middle School Is Worse Than MeatloafWritten by Jennifer L. Holm Illustrated by Elicia CastaldiGrade 3–7 • Ages 8–12 POB: 9780689852817 TP: 9781442436633EB: 9781442436701Atheneum Awards and Nominations:ALA Notable Children’s BooksBeehive Award Master List (UT)Charlotte Award Ballot (NY)Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Master List (VT)NAPPA Gold Award Winner NYPL 100 Titles for Reading and SharingSouth Carolina Book Award NomineeWest Virginia Children’s Book Award Master List

To Dance Written by Siena Cherson SiegelIllustrated by Mark SiegelGrade 3–9 • Ages 8–14 HC: 9781481486637TP: 9781481486644EB: 9781481486651 AtheneumAwards and Nominations:ALA Notable Children’s BooksALA Robert F. Sibert Award Honor BookBeehive Award Master List (UT)Garden State Children’s Book Award Nominee (NJ)Garden State Teen Book Award Nominee (NJ)IRA/CBC Children’s ChoicesKeystone to Reading Book Award Master List (PA)NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language ArtsSchool Library Journal Best Books of the Year

Peanuts: Meet the Peanuts Gang!Written and illustrated by Charles M. SchulzGrades 1 and up • Ages 6 and upTP: 9781481437219EB: 9781481437226Simon Spotlight

T-MinusWritten by Jim OttavianiIllustrated by Kevin Cannon and Zander CannonGrades: 3–7 • Ages: 8–12TP: 9781416949602AladdinALA Best Graphic Novel for TeensNYTBR Editors Choice

Seadogs: An Epic OceanOperetta Written by Lisa WheelerIllustrated by Mark SiegelGrade 2–5 • Ages 7–10 TP: 9781416941033Atheneum Awards and Nominations:CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children’s Book Council) NYPL 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Texas Bluebonnet Award

Graphic Novels from Hope LarsonGraphic Novels from Hope Larson

The AMELIA RULES! SERIES written and illustrated by Jimmy GownleyGrades 2–7 • Ages 7–12

The Whole World’s Crazy HC: 9781442445383TP: 9781416986041EB: 9781534402645Atheneum

What Makes You Happy HC: 9781442445390TP: 9781416986058Atheneum

A Very Ninja Christmas TP: 9781416989592Atheneum

Superheroes TP: 9781416986065Atheneum

The Tweenage Guide to Not Being Unpopular TP: 9781416986089Atheneum

True Things (Adults Don’t Want Kids to Know) HC: 9781416986119TP: 9781416986096Atheneum

Her Permanent Record HC: 9781416986157TP: 9781416986140Atheneum

The Meaning of Life…and Other StuffHC: 9781416986133TP: 9781416986126Atheneum Awards and Nominations:Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award

When the Past Is a Present HC: 9781442445413TP: 9781416986072Atheneum

MercuryWritten and illustrated by Hope Larson Grade 7 & up • Ages 12 & upTP: 9781416935889EB: 9781481416511Atheneum Lexile ® GN370LAwards and Nominations:ALA Great Graphic Novels for TeensKirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book

ChiggersWritten and illustrated by Hope Larson Grade 5–9 • Ages 10–14TP: 9781416935872AtheneumAwards and Nominations:ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Nominee

Who Is AC?Written and illustrated by Hope Larson Grade 7 & up • Ages 12 & upHC: 9781442465404 TP: 9781442426504 AtheneumLexile ® GN180L

A Galactic Easter!HC: 9781442493582TP: 9781442493575EB: 9781442493599Little SimonLexile ® 680L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Return to Earth!HC: 9781481421829TP: 9781481421812EB: 9781481421836Little SimonLexile ® 600L

Ready, Set, Blast Off! HC: 9781481485968TP: 9781481485951EB: 9781481485975Little Simon Lexile ® 610L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Drake Makes a Splash!HC: 9781442493612TP: 9781442493605EB: 9781442493629Little SimonLexile ® 620L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Science Fair Disaster! HC: 9781481458771 TP: 9781481458764EB: 9781481458788Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

A Haunted HalloweenHC: 9781481434911TP: 9781481434904EB: 9781481434928Little SimonLexile ® 640L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Cosmic Blackout! HC: 9781481499903TP: 9781481499897EB: 9781481499910Little Simon

Galaxy Zack: The Galaxy Zack CollectionTP: 9781481406659Little Simon

Galaxy Zack 4 Books in 1! POB: 9781481475990Little Simon

The Annoying CrushHC: 9781442493643TP: 9781442493636EB: 9781442493650Little SimonLexile ® 530L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Space Camp HC: 9781481463010TP: 9781481463003EB: 9781481463027Little Simon Lexile ® 620L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Operation Twin TroubleHC: 9781481444002TP: 9781481443999EB: 9781481444019Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Snow Place Like HomeHC: 9781534429062TP: 9781534429055EB: 9781534429079Little Simon

The GALAXY ZACK SERIES written by Ray O’Ryan; illustrated by Colin Jack and Jason KraftGrades K–2 • Ages 5–7These heavily illustrated early chapter books have the same appeal as a graphic novel to emerging readers.

Hello, Nebulon! HC: 9781442453876TP 9781442453869 EB: 9781442453883Little SimonLexile ® 580LF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Journey to JunoHC: 9781442453913TP: 9781442453906EB: 9781442453920Little SimonLexile ® 520LF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

The Prehistoric PlanetHC: 9781442467163TP: 9781442467156EB: 9781442467170 Little SimonLexile ® 540LF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Monsters in Space!HC: 9781442467217TP: 9781442467187EB: 9781442467224Little SimonLexile ® 590LF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Three’s a Crowd!HC: 9781442482227PB: 9781442482210EB: 9781442482234Little SimonLexile ® 500L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

A Green Christmas!HC: 9781442482258TP: 9781442482241EB: 9781442482265Little SimonLexile ® 530L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

GALACTIC HOT DOGS SERIES written by Max Brallier; illustrated by Nichole Kelley and Rachel MaguireGrades 3–7 • Ages 8–12

Cosmoe’s Wiener GetawayTP: 9781534477964POB: 9781481480987HC: 9781534477971UAB CD: 9781442385221UAB EA: 9781442385214EB: 9781481424950AladdinLexile ® 570L

The Wiener Strikes BackTP: 9781534477995POB: 9781481424967HC: 9781534478008UAB EA: 9781508214182EB: 9781481424974AladdinLexile ® 570L

Revenge of the Space Pirates TP: 9781534478022POB: 9781481424981HC: 9781534478039EB: 9781481424998AladdinLexile ® 540L

Galactic Hot Dogs Collection POB: 9781481498029TP: 9781534478121Aladdin

ILLUSTRATED EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS

The FRANNY K. STEIN, MAD SCIENTIST SERIES written and illustrated by Jim BentonGrades 2–5 • Ages 7–10

Attack of the 50-Ft. CupidHC: 9780689862922TP: 9780689862960EB: 9781442495173Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® 740L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Lunch Walks Among UsHC: 9780689862915TP: 9780689862953EB: 9781442495166Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® 780L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

The Invisible FranHC: 9780689862939TP: 9780689862977EB: 9781442495180Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® 840L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

The Fran That Time ForgotHC: 9780689862946TP: 9780689862984EB: 9781442495197Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® 780L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

The Fran with Four BrainsHC: 9781416902317TP: 9781416902324EB: 9781442495210Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® 830L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Frantastic VoyageHC: 9781416902294TP: 9781416902300EB: 9781442495203Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® 850L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

The FrandidateHC: 9781416902331TP: 9781416902348EB: 9781416996644Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® 840L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Bad Hair DayHC: 9781534413375TP: 9781534413382EB: 9781534413399Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Lexile ® 700L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Recipe for DisasterHC: 9781534413405EB: 9781534413429Ages 6–10 • Grades 1–5Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

The Complete Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist Lunch Walks Among Us; Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid; The Invisible Fran; The Fran That Time Forgot; Frantastic Voyage; The Fran with Four Brains; The FrandidateTP: 9781442474246

PIXChuckle your way through easy-to-read illustrated chapter books that are filled with simple text, speech balloons, and engaging illustrations with the hilarious PIX series.Grades 1–4 • Ages 6–9

Graphic Novel Chapter Books!Grades 1–4 • Ages 6–9

Extraordinary Warren:A Super ChickenWritten and illustrated by Sarah DillardPOB: 9781442453401EB: 9781442453418Aladdin Lexile ® GN510L

Snail’s Silly AdventuresHC: 9781534463455 TP: 9781534463448EB: 9781534475625Aladdin

This Little PiggyWritten and illustrated by Cyndi MarkoPOB: 9781481468268EB: 9781481468275Aladdin Lexile ® 570L

Extraordinary Warren’s WorldHC: 9781534463479TP: 9781534463462EB: 9781534475632Aladdin

Extraordinary Warren Saves the DayWritten and illustrated by Sarah Dillard POB: 9781481403528EB: 9781481403535Aladdin Lexile ® 510L

Buck’s ToothWritten and illustrated by Diane KredensorPOB: 9781481423823EB: 9781481423830Aladdin Lexile ® 510L

Snail Has LunchWritten and illustrated by Mary PetersonPOB: 9781481453028EB: 9781481453035Aladdin Lexile ® 500L

Snail Finds a HomeWritten and illustrated by Mary PetersonPOB: 9781534431850 EB: 9781534431867Aladdin

The SUPER TURBO SERIES written by Lee Kirby; illustrated by George O’ConnorGrades K–4 • Ages 5–9

Super Turbo Saves the Day! HC: 9781481488853TP: 9781481488846EB: 9781481488860Little SimonLexile ® 560L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Super Turbo vs. the Flying Ninja SquirrelsHC: 9781481488884TP: 9781481488877EB: 9781481488891Little SimonLexile ® 660L • F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Super Turbo vs. the Pencil PointerHC: 9781481494397TP: 9781481494380EB: 9781481494403Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ N Lexile ® 670L

Super Turbo Protects the WorldHC: 9781481499941TP: 9781481499934EB: 9781481499958Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ N Lexile ® 630L

Super Turbo and the Fire-Breathing DragonHC: 9781481499972TP: 9781481499965EB: 9781481499989Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Super Turbo vs. Wonder PigHC: 9781534411821TP: 9781534411814EB: 9781534411838Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Super Turbo Meets the Cat-NappersHC: 9781534411852TP: 9781534411845EB: 9781534411869Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Super Turbo Gets Caught!HC: 9781534429864TP: 9781534429857EB: 9781534429871Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Super Turbo and the Fountain of DoomHC: 9781534445079TP: 9781534445062EB: 9781534445086Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

The FRANKIE PICKLE SERIES written and illustrated by Eric WightGrades 2–5 • Ages 7–10

Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom POB: 9781416964841TP:9781442413047EB: 9781442413078S&S Books for Young ReadersLexile: 530LAwards and Nominations:Bank Street Best Books of the YearKentucky Bluegrass Award Master ListKirkus Reviews Best Children’s BookMonarch Award Master List (IL)Virginia Readers’ Choice Award Winner

Frankie Pickle and the Pine Run 3000POB: 9781416964858EB: 9781416998808S&S Books for Young ReadersLexile: 600L

Frankie Pickle and the Mathematical MenacePOB: 9781416989721EB: 9781439155844S&S Books for Young ReadersAwards and Nominations:Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award Nominee

Amelia’s Notebook POB: 9781416909057EB: 9781442435292 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Bully Survival GuidePOB: 9781416909071TP: 9781416912880EB: 9781442440951 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Boredom Survival Guide POB: 9781416909163TP: 9781442483699 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s School Survival GuidePOB: 9781416909156 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Are-We-There-Yet Longest Ever Car Trip POB: 9781416909064 TP: 9781416912873EB: 9781442440968 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia Writes AgainPOB: 9781416909040TP: 9781416912859EB: 9781442440944 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s 5th-Grade NotebookPOB: 9781416909125 Paula Wiseman Books

The All-New Amelia POB: 9781416909088 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia Tells AllPOB: 9781416909187Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s 6th-Grade NotebookPOB: 9780689870408 EB: 9781442435278Paula Wiseman Books Awards and Nominations:SSLI Book Award Honor Book

Amelia’s Most Unforgettable Embarrassing Moments POB: 9780689870415EB: 9781442435285 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Book of Notes & Note PassingPOB: 9780689874468 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Longest, Biggest, Most-Fights-Ever Family Reunion POB: 9780689874475 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Guide to GossipPOB: 9781416914754Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Must-Keep Resolutions for the Best Year Ever! POB 9781416933618 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s 7th-Grade Notebook POB: 9781416936619Paula Wiseman Books

Vote 4 AmeliaPOB: 9781416927891EB: 9781442443501 Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Itchy-Twitchy, Lovey-Dovey Summer at Camp Mosquito POB: 9781416947226Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Guide to Babysitting POB: 9781416950516EB: 9781442443518Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Science Fair DisasterPOB: 9781416964940Paula Wiseman Books Lexile ® 640L

Amelia’s Middle School Survival Guide POB: 9781416979876Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Cross-My -Heart, Hope-To-Die Guide to the Real, True You!POB: 9781416987109Paula Wiseman Books Lexile: 590L

Amelia’s BFFPOB: 9781442403765TP: 9781442304062EB: 9781442431225Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Summer Survival Guide: Amelia’s Itchy-Twitchy, Lovey-Dovey Summer at Camp Mosquito; Amelia’s Longest, Biggest, Most-Fights- Ever Family Reunion POB: 9781442423312Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Boy Survival Guide POB: 9781442440845TP: 9781442440852EB: 9781442440869Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Back-to-School Survival Guide: Vote 4 Amelia; Amelia’s Guide to BabysittingPOB: 9781442443495Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia Tells AllPOB: 9781416909187Paula Wiseman Books

Amelia’s Friendship Survival Guide: Amelia’s Book of Notes & Note Passing; Amelia’s BFFPOB: 9781442483040 Paula Wiseman Books

The AMELIA’S NOTEBOOK SERIES written and illustrated by Marissa MossGrades K–2 • Ages 5–7

The CAPTAIN AWESOME SERIES written by Stan Kirby; illustrated by George O’ConnorGrades K–4 • Ages 5–9These heavily illustrated early chapter books have the same appeal as a graphic novel to emerging readers.

Captain Awesome and the Easter Egg BanditHC: 9781481425599TP: 9781481425582EB: 9781481425605Little SimonLexile ® 580L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Goes to Superhero CampHC: 9781481431545TP: 9781481431538EB: 9781481431552Little SimonLexile ® 670L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome and the Mummy’s TreasureHC: 9781481444392TP: 9781481444385EB: 9781481444408Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome vs. the Sinister Substitute TeacherHC: 9781481458597TP: 9781481458580EB: 9781481458603Little Simon Lexile ® 640L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

The Captain Awesome Collection: A MI-TEE Boxed Set: Captain Awesome to the Rescue!; Captain Awesome vs. Nacho Cheese Man; Captain Awesome and the New Kid; Captain Awesome Takes a DiveTP: 9781442489776Little Simon

Captain Awesome to the Rescue! HC: 9781442440906TP: 9781442435612EB: 9781442435629Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome vs. Nacho Cheese ManHC: 9781442440913TP: 9781442435636EB: 9781442435643Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome and the New KidHC: 9781442442009TP: 9781442441996EB: 9781442442016Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Takes a DiveHC: 9781442442030TP: 9781442442023EB: 9781442442047 Little SimonF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome, Soccer Star HC: 9781442443327TP: 9781442443310EB: 9781442443334Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Saves the Winter WonderlandHC: 9781442443358TP: 9781442443341EB: 9781442443365Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome and the Ultimate Spelling BeeHC: 9781442451568TP: 9781442451582EB: 9781442451612Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome vs. the Spooky, Scary HouseHC: 9781442472556 TP: 9781442472549EB: 9781442472563 Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Gets CrushedHC: 9781442482135 TP: 9781442482128EB: 9781442482142 Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Meets Super Dude!HC: 9781481466967TP: 9781481466950EB: 9781481466974Little SimonLexile ® 640L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome and the Missing ElephantsHC: 9781442489950TP: 9781442489943EB: 9781442489967Little SimonLexile ® NC640L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Has the Best Snow Day Ever? HC: 9781481478168TP: 9781481478151EB: 9781481478175Little SimonLexile ® 660L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome vs. the Evil BabysitterHC: 9781481404471TP: 9781481404464EB: 9781481404488Little SimonLexile ® 700L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Takes FlightHC: 9781481494427TP: 9781481494410EB: 9781481494434Little SimonLexile ® 660L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome Gets a Hole-in-OneHC: 9781481414326TP: 9781481414319EB: 9781481414333Little Simon F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome for PresidentHC: 9781534420847TP: 9781534420830EB: 9781534420854Little SimonLexile ® 650LF&P Text Level Gradient™ M

Captain Awesome and the TrapdoorHC: 9781534433151TP: 9781534433144EB: 9781534433168Little SimonLexile ® 710L

Captain Awesome Says the Magic WordHC: 9781534460904TP: 9781534460898EB: 9781534460911Little Simon

Notes from a Totally Lame VampirePOB: 9781442411838EB: 9781442423183AladdinLexile ® 1030L

The Legend of Sleepy HollowWritten by Washington IrvingAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781416906254Atheneum

Fangs a LotPOB: 9781481421348EB: 9781481421355Aladdin Lexile ® 820L

The Tell-Tale Heart and Other StoriesWritten by Edgar Allan PoeTP: 9781416950264EB: 9781442434882Athenuem

Prince of DorknessPOB: 9781442433885EB: 9781442433892Aladdin

Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Death and DementiaWritten by Edgar Allan Poe HC: 9781416950257AtheneumAdults Nominee

Notes from a Hairy-Not-Scary WerewolfPOB: 9781442482074EB: 9781442482081Aladdin Lexile ® 1030L

Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Mystery and MadnessWritten by Edgar Allan PoeHC: 9780689848377EB: 9781442441019Atheneum

Graphic Novels written by Tim Collins; illustrated by Andrew PinderGrades 5–9 • Ages 10–14

The Adventures of Commander Zack Proton and the Red GiantTP: 9781416913641Aladdin

The Adventures of Commander Zack Proton and the Warlords of NibblecheeseTP: 9781416913658Aladdin

The Adventures of Commander Zack Proton and the Wrong PlanetTP: 9781416913665Aladdin

The ADVENTURES OF COMMANDER ZACK PROTON SERIES written by Brian Anderson; illustrated by Doug HolgateGrades 2–5 • Ages 7–10

Classic novels illustrated by Gris GrimleyGrades 6–9 • Ages 11–14

Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape: #2 Rise of the Robot ArmyHC: 9781481405577TP: 9781481405584EB: 9781481405591 Lexile ® 690L

MILES TAYLOR AND THE GOLDEN CAPE written by Robert Venditti; illustrated by Dusty HigginsGrades 4–7 • Ages 9–12

Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape: #1 Attack of the Alien HordeHC: 9781481405423TP: 9781481405553 EB: 9781481405560Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Lexile ® 750L

Fake BloodWritten and illustrated by Whitney GardnerAges 10 & up • Grades 5 & upHC: 9781481495561TP: 9781481495578EB: 9781481495585Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® GN150L

The Okay WitchWritten and illustrated by Emma SteinkellnerAges 8–12 • Grades 3–7HC: 9781534431461TP: 9781534431454EB: 9781534431478AladdinLexile ® GN390LF&P Text Level Gradient™ W

Beetle & the HollowbonesBy Aliza LaneHC: 9781534441538TP: 9781534441545EB: 9781534441552Ages 8-12 • Grades 3-7Atheneum Books for Young ReadersLexile ® GN380L

To DanceBy Siena Cherson SiegelIllustrated by Mark SiegelAges 8–14 • Grades 3–9HC: 9781481486637TP: 9781481486644EB: 9781481486651Atheneum

Becoming RBGBy Debbie LevyIllustrated by Whitney GardnerAges 8–12 • Grades 3–7HC: 9781534424562TP: 9781534424555EB: 9781534424579Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLexile ® GN910L

Long Way Down: The Graphic NovelBy Jason ReynoldsIllustrated by Danica NovgorodoffHC: 9781534444959EB: 9781534444973Ages 14 & up • Grades 9 & upCaitlyn Dlouhy BooksOn Sale 10/13/20

Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero!By Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza HernandezAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534432703TP: 9781534432697EB: 9781534432710Little Simon Lexile ® 550L F&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Mia Mayhem vs. the Super BullyBy Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza HernandezAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534444744TP 9781534444737EB: 9781534444751Little Simon Lexile ® 510LF&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Mia Mayhem Breaks Down WallsBy Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza HernandezAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534444775TP: 9781534444768EB: 9781534444782Little Simon Lexile ® 560LF&P Text Level Gradient™ N

Mia Mayhem Stops Time!By Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza HernandezAges 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534449435TP: 9781534449428EB: 9781534449442Little Simon

Mia Mayhem vs. the Mighty RobotBy Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza HernandezAges 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534449466TP: 9781534449459EB: 9781534449473Little Simon

Mia Mayhem Gets X-Ray SpecsBy Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza HernandezAges 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534461017TP: 9781534461000EB: 9781534461024Little Simon

Mia Mayhem Steals the Show!By Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza Hernandez Ages 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534467248TP: 9781534467231EB: 9781534467255Little Simon

Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly!By Kara WestIllustrated by Leeza HernandezAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534432734TP: 9781534432727EB: 9781534432741Little Simon Lexile ® 630L F&P Text Level Gradient™ M

The Most Annoying Robots in the UniverseBy Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534436893TP: 9781534436886 EB: 9781534436909Little Simon Lexile ® 540LF&P Text Level Gradient™ O

20,000 Robots Under the SeaBy Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534444171TP: 9781534444164EB: 9781534444188Little Simon Lexile ® GN520LF&P Text Level Gradient™ O

A Tale of Two ClassroomsBy Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534445017TP: 9781534445000EB: 9781534445024Little Simon

The Secret Space StationBy Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534445048TP: 9781534445031EB: 9781534445055Little Simon

Adventures of the Super ZeroesBy Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534460935TP: 9781534460928EB: 9781534460942Little Simon

The Lost CameraBy Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5-9 • Grades K-4HC: 9781534460966TP: 9781534460959EB: 9781534460973Little Simon

The Dragon BotsBy Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534444201TP: 9781534444195EB: 9781534444218Little Simon Lexile ® GN510LF&P Text Level Gradient™ O

Great White Shark AdventureBy Fabien Cousteau and James O. FraioliIllustrated by Joe St.PierreAges 8–12 • Grades 3–7HC: 9781534420885POB: 9781534420878EB: 9781534420892Margaret K. McElderry Books Lexile ® GN890LF&P Text Level Gradient™ V

Journey under the Arctic By Fabien Cousteau and James O. Fraioli Illustrated by Joe St.PierreAges 8–12 • Grades 3–7HC: 9781534420915POB: 9781534420908EB: 9781534420922Margaret K. McElderry BooksLexile ® GN800L

The Good, the Bad, and the Cowbots By Russ BoltsIllustrated by Jay CooperAges 5–9 • Grades K–4HC: 9781534436923TP: 9781534436916EB: 9781534436930Little Simon Lexile ® GN530LF&P Text Level Gradient™ O

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Graphic Novels and the Literacy Connection:The traditional definition of literacy is the ability to read and comprehend. As we move into a more visual world, the definition of literacy continues to change and evolve. The new definition of literacy is to be able to read, to listen, and to view, and then to comprehend. With regard to reading and comprehending graphic novels, there are two types of literacy to take into consideration: visual literacy and critical literacy.

Visual literacy is defined as the ability to view and then interpret, or make meaning, from what you are viewing. To be visually literate, a person must be able to process both words and pictures, or “read” images by decoding and comprehending meaning from pictures and words together. Critical literacy is the role of the reader when it comes to the transaction between the reader and the text. To be critically literate, a reader must be an active consumer of the story. This is more than just sitting down and reading a book full of words. Critical literacy is about having an actual interaction with the text and therefore being actively engaged in the reading process. Young readers who are active consumers of the story are more likely to be actively engaged.

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Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: BeginningsThe Complete Graphic Novel SeriesHC: 9781982110208Gallery 13

To Build a Fire: Based on Jack London’s Classic StoryBy Christophe ChaboutéTP: 9781982100827EB: 9781982100834Gallery 13

RoughneckBy Jeff LemireHC: 9781501160998TP: 9781476773995EB: 9781476774008Gallery 13

Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous MemoirBy Stan Lee, Peter David, and Colleen DoranTP: 9781501107764UAB EA: 9781442392519EB: 9781501107771Gallery 13

FrogcatchersBy Jeff LemireHC: 9781982107376TP: 9781982107383EB: 9781982107390Gallery 13

The Great Gatsby: The Graphic NovelBy F. Scott FitzgeraldIllustrated by Aya MortonHC: 9781982144524TP: 9781982144548EB: 9781982144531Scribner

The Times I Knew I Was GayBy Eleanor CrewesPOB: 9781982147105EB: 9781982147129Scribner

Park BenchBy Christophe ChaboutéTP: 9781501154027EB: 9781501154034Gallery 13

AloneBy Christophe ChaboutéTP: 9781501153327EB: 9781501154010Gallery 13

All the Answers By Michael KuppermanHC: 9781501166433 EB: 9781501166440Gallery 13

Cycle of the Werewolf By Stephen KingIllustrated by Bernie WrightsonTP: 9781501177224EB: 9781501141133Gallery 13

The Journey Begins: Book #1 of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger By Stephen King, Robin Furth, and Peter DavidIllustrated by Richard Isanove and Dean WhiteHC: 9781982109844EB: 9781982109851Gallery 13

The Battle of Tull: Book #3 of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger By Stephen King, Robin Furth, and Peter DavidIllustrated by Richard Isanove and Michael LarkHC: 9781982109882EB: 9781982109899Gallery 13

Mis(h)adra By Iasmin Omar AtaHC: 9781501162107EB: 9781501162145Gallery 13

The Little Sisters of Eluria: Book #2 of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The GunslingerBy Stephen King, Robin Furth, and Peter DavidIllustrated by Richard Isanove and Luke RossHC: 9781982109868EB: 9781982109875Gallery 13

The Way Station: Book #4 of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The GunslingerBy Stephen King, Robin Furth, and Peter DavidIllustrated by Richard Isanove and Laurence CampbellHC: 9781982109905EB: 9781982109912Gallery 13

The Man in Black: Book #5 of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The GunslingerBy Stephen King, Robin Furth, and Peter DavidIllustrated by Richard Isanove and Alex MaleevHC: 9781982109929EB: 9781982109936Gallery 13

Last Shots: Book #6 of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The GunslingerBy Stephen King, Robin Furth, and Peter DavidIllustrated by Richard Isanove and Dean WhiteHC: 9781982109943EB: 9781982109950Gallery 13

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