Graphic Novels for Children:What, Why, and How forPublic and
School Libraries
Sophie Brookover
Pop 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 storys 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 diet
Appeal to reluctant readers
Pop 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 JournalPrint 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 GuidesNo 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!
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