Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Support Higher

Level ThinkingMaria Selke

West Chester Area SDmariaselkefamilycom

mariaselke

Our Comics Life

Clearing the AirComics are for Everyone

Select titles with your target age in mind

Comics amp Graphic Novels win prestigious awards Caldecott - illustrations

Newbery - middle grade

Scott OrsquoDell - historical fiction

Printz - excellence in young adult fiction

Eisner - American comics industry award

Pulitzer (Maus)

Comics are a MEDIUM - not a genre

Language of the DisciplineSequential Art Comic Strip Comic Book

Trade Paperback Graphic Novel Hybrid

Language of the DisciplineStructure Reading order

(L-gtR and Up-gt Down IF not manga)

Panels Gutters Captions Balloons

Adventures in Graphica - chp 4 Understanding Comics - McCloud pg 86

Higher Level Vocabulary DevelopmentldquoAs readers navigate through a piece of graphica they are exposed to a great deal of new and interesting words In fact some studies suggest that comics utilize even more rare words than many forms of traditional text helliprdquo (Thompson Adventures in Graphica 2008)

Zita the Spacegirl - Hatke

InferencingIn the Gutters

Understanding Comics - McCloud

Inferencing - Readers as Collaborators

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Clearing the AirComics are for Everyone

Select titles with your target age in mind

Comics amp Graphic Novels win prestigious awards Caldecott - illustrations

Newbery - middle grade

Scott OrsquoDell - historical fiction

Printz - excellence in young adult fiction

Eisner - American comics industry award

Pulitzer (Maus)

Comics are a MEDIUM - not a genre

Language of the DisciplineSequential Art Comic Strip Comic Book

Trade Paperback Graphic Novel Hybrid

Language of the DisciplineStructure Reading order

(L-gtR and Up-gt Down IF not manga)

Panels Gutters Captions Balloons

Adventures in Graphica - chp 4 Understanding Comics - McCloud pg 86

Higher Level Vocabulary DevelopmentldquoAs readers navigate through a piece of graphica they are exposed to a great deal of new and interesting words In fact some studies suggest that comics utilize even more rare words than many forms of traditional text helliprdquo (Thompson Adventures in Graphica 2008)

Zita the Spacegirl - Hatke

InferencingIn the Gutters

Understanding Comics - McCloud

Inferencing - Readers as Collaborators

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Language of the DisciplineSequential Art Comic Strip Comic Book

Trade Paperback Graphic Novel Hybrid

Language of the DisciplineStructure Reading order

(L-gtR and Up-gt Down IF not manga)

Panels Gutters Captions Balloons

Adventures in Graphica - chp 4 Understanding Comics - McCloud pg 86

Higher Level Vocabulary DevelopmentldquoAs readers navigate through a piece of graphica they are exposed to a great deal of new and interesting words In fact some studies suggest that comics utilize even more rare words than many forms of traditional text helliprdquo (Thompson Adventures in Graphica 2008)

Zita the Spacegirl - Hatke

InferencingIn the Gutters

Understanding Comics - McCloud

Inferencing - Readers as Collaborators

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Language of the DisciplineStructure Reading order

(L-gtR and Up-gt Down IF not manga)

Panels Gutters Captions Balloons

Adventures in Graphica - chp 4 Understanding Comics - McCloud pg 86

Higher Level Vocabulary DevelopmentldquoAs readers navigate through a piece of graphica they are exposed to a great deal of new and interesting words In fact some studies suggest that comics utilize even more rare words than many forms of traditional text helliprdquo (Thompson Adventures in Graphica 2008)

Zita the Spacegirl - Hatke

InferencingIn the Gutters

Understanding Comics - McCloud

Inferencing - Readers as Collaborators

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Higher Level Vocabulary DevelopmentldquoAs readers navigate through a piece of graphica they are exposed to a great deal of new and interesting words In fact some studies suggest that comics utilize even more rare words than many forms of traditional text helliprdquo (Thompson Adventures in Graphica 2008)

Zita the Spacegirl - Hatke

InferencingIn the Gutters

Understanding Comics - McCloud

Inferencing - Readers as Collaborators

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

InferencingIn the Gutters

Understanding Comics - McCloud

Inferencing - Readers as Collaborators

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Inferencing - Readers as Collaborators

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

AnalysisLiterary Devices -

How does the creative team showhellip (flashbacks imagination personification imagery)

Compare and Contrast - Same story different format (eg A Wrinkle in Time

MacBeth Wizard of Oz) Same creator different book (Nathan Hale) Same archetypes different format (Herorsquos Journey) Conventions in graphica vs other formats

ldquoTranslate the Transferrdquo - Comics make it visible(from Adventures in Graphica)

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

EvaluationCreative Team Effectiveness -What helped you construct meaning What hindered your understanding Illustrations Panel styles Lettering Coloring Captions

ldquoMost Importantrdquo --gtAdventures in Graphica - Thompsonpg 69

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Breaking Norms Celebrating Diversity

Understanding Comics - McCloud

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

HistoryClassics

Introducing and Exposing

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Creative ExpressionMaking their own comics Summarizing Sharing knowledge across content areas Collaborating with a team

Many book resources for guidance DC Comics series McCloud

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Making Comics and CartoonsSome online tools Pixton httpwwwpixtoncom (adding animation) Read-Write-Think (Up to 6 panels drag and drop style)

httpwwwreadwritethinkorgfilesresourcesinteractivescomic

Help Your Students Join the Dance

Understanding Comics - McCloud

Teaching Guides ResourcesResourceshttpcbldforgresourcesraising-a-reader -- Excellent overall information on using graphic novels including the benefits for readers

httpcbldforg201506expand-your-comics-conversation-with-the-comic-book-club-handbook -- How to guide for starting a comic book club

Teaching Guideshttpwwwscholasticcomteacherslesson-planguide-using-graphic-novels-children-and-teens (great resource list and sources includes activities useful for any comicgn)

httpwwwscholasticcomgraphixScholastic_BoneDiscussionpdf -- overall information including title recommendations

httpwwwabramsbookscompdfsacademicGraphicNovels_TeachingGuidepdf -- another overall guide with many titles

httpwwwabramsbookscompdfsacademicEl_Deafo_TeachingGuidepdf -- a guide specifically for El Deafo

Teaching Guides ResourcesResourceshttpcbldforgresourcesraising-a-reader -- Excellent overall information on using graphic novels including the benefits for readers

httpcbldforg201506expand-your-comics-conversation-with-the-comic-book-club-handbook -- How to guide for starting a comic book club

Teaching Guideshttpwwwscholasticcomteacherslesson-planguide-using-graphic-novels-children-and-teens (great resource list and sources includes activities useful for any comicgn)

httpwwwscholasticcomgraphixScholastic_BoneDiscussionpdf -- overall information including title recommendations

httpwwwabramsbookscompdfsacademicGraphicNovels_TeachingGuidepdf -- another overall guide with many titles

httpwwwabramsbookscompdfsacademicEl_Deafo_TeachingGuidepdf -- a guide specifically for El Deafo

Where to Find Great TitlesThe book Adventures in Graphica includes many sites and sources in the appendix

httpnoflyingnotightscom -- Frequent reviews of current titles

httpblogssljcomgoodcomicsforkids -- School Library Journal reviews

httpwwwcybilscom Bloggers choose the best titles in various age groups and genres Go to the right and choose a year and there will be lists for middle grade and young adult graphic novels

httpwwwtxlaorgreading-lists -- Texas started including graphic novels

httpmaslmdorgwinners Maryland also started including graphic novels

Junior Library Guild - a subscription service but they also list excellent upcoming and current titleshttpwwwjuniorlibraryguildcombookslistlevel[]=GEampinstockorforthcoming=1 (elementary)httpwwwjuniorlibraryguildcombookslistlevel[]=GMampinstockorforthcoming=1 (middle school)

SourcesMcCloud Scott Understanding Comics New York HarperPerennial 1994 Print

Moye Kellee Amulet Books Graphic Novel Teaching Guide Unleashing Readers Np 18 Apr 2014 Web 07 July 2015

Thompson Terry Adventures in Graphica Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Teach Comprehension 2-6 Portland Me Stenhouse 2008 Print

Getting Graphic Using Graphic Novels in the Language Arts Classroom Getting Graphic Using Graphic Novels in the Language Arts Classroom Np 2012 Web 07 July 2015

List of Books I shared (pt 1)Aguirre Jorge Dragons Beware First Second 2015

Alphona Adrian and G Willow Wilson Ms Marvel Volume 1 No Normal Marvel 2014

Baum L Frank and Eric Shanower Oz The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Marvel 2014

Bell Cece El Deafo Harry N Abrams 2014

Bendis Brian Michael Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 1 Marvel 2012

Brown Don The Great American Dust Bowl HMH Books for Young Readers 2013

Brown Jeffrey The Phantom Bully Scholastic Inc 2015

Brown Jeffrey Star Wars Jedi Academy Scholastic Inc 2013

Burks James Bird amp Squirrel on the Run GRAPHIX 2012

Camper Cathy Lowriders in Space Chronicle Books 2014

Cloonan Becky and Brendan Fletcher Gotham Academy Vol 1 Welcome to Gotham Academy DC Comics 2015

Davis Eleanor The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook Bloomsbury USA Childrens 2009

Deconnick Kelly Sue Captain Marvel Vol 1 In Pursuit of Flight Marvel 2013

Deutsch Barry Hereville How Mirka Got Her Sword Amulet Paperbacks 2012

Deutsch Barry Hereville How Mirka Met a Meteorite Harry N Abrams 2012

Fletcher Brenden and Cameron Stewart Batgirl Vol 1 The Batgirl of Burnside DC Comics 2015

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales Big Bad Ironclad Harry N Abrams 2012

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales One Dead Spy Harry N Abrams 2012

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales The Underground Abductor Harry N Abrams 2015

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales Treaties Trenches Mud and Blood Harry N Abrams 2014

Hale Shannon and Dean Hale Rapunzels Revenge Bloomsbury USA Childrens 2008

Hatke Ben The Return of Zita the Spacegirl First Second 2014

Hatke Ben Zita the Spacegirl First Second 2011

Hennessey Jonathan and Aaron McConnell The Gettysburg Address A Graphic Adaptation William Morrow Paperbacks 2013

List of Books (pt 2)Hinds Gareth Macbeth Candlewick 2015

Holm Jennifer L and Matthew Holm Babymouse 12 Burns Rubber Random House Books for Young Readers 2010

Holm Jennifer L and Matthew Holm Squish 1 Super Amoeba Random House Books for Young Readers 2011

Jamieson Victoria Roller Girl Dial Books 2015

Kibuishi Kazu The Stonekeeper GRAPHIX 2008

Krosoczka Jarrett J Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute Lunch Lady 1 Knopf Books for Young Readers 2009

LEngle Madeleine A Wrinkle in Time The Graphic Novel Farrar Straus and Giroux (BYR) 2012

Lendler Ian The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Macbeth First Second 2014

Lendler Ian The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Romeo and Juliet First Second 2015

Lewis John Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell March Book One Top Shelf Productions 2013

Lewis John and Andrew Aydin March Book Two Top Shelf Productions 2015

Maihack Mike Target Practice GRAPHIX 2014

Maihack Mike The Thief and the Sword GRAPHIX 2015

Martin Emily and Jeremy Whitley Princeless Book 2 Get Over Yourself Action Lab Entertainment 2013

McCloud Scott Making Comics Storytelling Secrets of Comics Manga and Graphic Novels William Morrow Paperbacks 2006

McCloud Scott Understanding Comics The Invisible Art William Morrow Paperbacks 1994

OConnor George Aphrodite Goddess of Love First Second 2013

OConnor George Athena Grey-Eyed Goddess First Second 2014

OConnor George Hades Lord of the Dead First Second 2012

OConnor George Hera The Goddess and her Glory First Second 2011

OConnor George Poseidon Earth Shaker First Second 2013

OConnor George Zeus King of the Gods First Second 2010

ONeil Dennis The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics Watson-Guptill 2001

Ottaviani Jim Primates The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall Dian Fossey and Biruteacute Galdikas First Second 2013

List of Books (pt 3)Phelan Matt The Storm in the Barn Candlewick 2011

Runton Andy Chris Staros and Robert Venditti Owly Vol 3 Flying Lessons Top Shelf Productions 2006

Satrapi Marjane Persepolis The Story of a Childhood Pantheon 2004

Shanower Eric and L Frank Baum Oz Ozma of Oz Marvel 2012

Spiegelman Art Maus II A Survivors Tale And Here My Troubles Began Pantheon 1992

Spires Ashley Binky the Space Cat Kids Can Press 2009

Spires Ashley Binky Under Pressure Kids Can Press 2011

Tamaki Mariko This One Summer First Second 2014

Telgemeier Raina Drama GRAPHIX 2012

Telgemeier Raina Sisters GRAPHIX 2014

Telgemeier Raina Smile Graphix 2010

Thompson Terry Adventures in Graphica Stenhouse Publishers 2008

Watterson Bill Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons Andrews McMeel Publishing 1992

Whitley Jeremy and David Dwonch Princeless Book 1 Save Yourself Action Lab Entertainment Inc 2012

Zahler Thomas F Love and Capes Vol 1 IDW Publishing 2008

Remember - this is just a sampling I tried to include titles from a variety of genres and target age ranges

List of Books I shared (pt 1)Aguirre Jorge Dragons Beware First Second 2015

Alphona Adrian and G Willow Wilson Ms Marvel Volume 1 No Normal Marvel 2014

Baum L Frank and Eric Shanower Oz The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Marvel 2014

Bell Cece El Deafo Harry N Abrams 2014

Bendis Brian Michael Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol 1 Marvel 2012

Brown Don The Great American Dust Bowl HMH Books for Young Readers 2013

Brown Jeffrey The Phantom Bully Scholastic Inc 2015

Brown Jeffrey Star Wars Jedi Academy Scholastic Inc 2013

Burks James Bird amp Squirrel on the Run GRAPHIX 2012

Camper Cathy Lowriders in Space Chronicle Books 2014

Cloonan Becky and Brendan Fletcher Gotham Academy Vol 1 Welcome to Gotham Academy DC Comics 2015

Davis Eleanor The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook Bloomsbury USA Childrens 2009

Deconnick Kelly Sue Captain Marvel Vol 1 In Pursuit of Flight Marvel 2013

Deutsch Barry Hereville How Mirka Got Her Sword Amulet Paperbacks 2012

Deutsch Barry Hereville How Mirka Met a Meteorite Harry N Abrams 2012

Fletcher Brenden and Cameron Stewart Batgirl Vol 1 The Batgirl of Burnside DC Comics 2015

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales Big Bad Ironclad Harry N Abrams 2012

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales One Dead Spy Harry N Abrams 2012

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales The Underground Abductor Harry N Abrams 2015

Hale Nathan Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales Treaties Trenches Mud and Blood Harry N Abrams 2014

Hale Shannon and Dean Hale Rapunzels Revenge Bloomsbury USA Childrens 2008

Hatke Ben The Return of Zita the Spacegirl First Second 2014

Hatke Ben Zita the Spacegirl First Second 2011

Hennessey Jonathan and Aaron McConnell The Gettysburg Address A Graphic Adaptation William Morrow Paperbacks 2013

List of Books (pt 2)Hinds Gareth Macbeth Candlewick 2015

Holm Jennifer L and Matthew Holm Babymouse 12 Burns Rubber Random House Books for Young Readers 2010

Holm Jennifer L and Matthew Holm Squish 1 Super Amoeba Random House Books for Young Readers 2011

Jamieson Victoria Roller Girl Dial Books 2015

Kibuishi Kazu The Stonekeeper GRAPHIX 2008

Krosoczka Jarrett J Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute Lunch Lady 1 Knopf Books for Young Readers 2009

LEngle Madeleine A Wrinkle in Time The Graphic Novel Farrar Straus and Giroux (BYR) 2012

Lendler Ian The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Macbeth First Second 2014

Lendler Ian The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Romeo and Juliet First Second 2015

Lewis John Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell March Book One Top Shelf Productions 2013

Lewis John and Andrew Aydin March Book Two Top Shelf Productions 2015

Maihack Mike Target Practice GRAPHIX 2014

Maihack Mike The Thief and the Sword GRAPHIX 2015

Martin Emily and Jeremy Whitley Princeless Book 2 Get Over Yourself Action Lab Entertainment 2013

McCloud Scott Making Comics Storytelling Secrets of Comics Manga and Graphic Novels William Morrow Paperbacks 2006

McCloud Scott Understanding Comics The Invisible Art William Morrow Paperbacks 1994

OConnor George Aphrodite Goddess of Love First Second 2013

OConnor George Athena Grey-Eyed Goddess First Second 2014

OConnor George Hades Lord of the Dead First Second 2012

OConnor George Hera The Goddess and her Glory First Second 2011

OConnor George Poseidon Earth Shaker First Second 2013

OConnor George Zeus King of the Gods First Second 2010

ONeil Dennis The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics Watson-Guptill 2001

Ottaviani Jim Primates The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall Dian Fossey and Biruteacute Galdikas First Second 2013

List of Books (pt 3)Phelan Matt The Storm in the Barn Candlewick 2011

Runton Andy Chris Staros and Robert Venditti Owly Vol 3 Flying Lessons Top Shelf Productions 2006

Satrapi Marjane Persepolis The Story of a Childhood Pantheon 2004

Shanower Eric and L Frank Baum Oz Ozma of Oz Marvel 2012

Spiegelman Art Maus II A Survivors Tale And Here My Troubles Began Pantheon 1992

Spires Ashley Binky the Space Cat Kids Can Press 2009

Spires Ashley Binky Under Pressure Kids Can Press 2011

Tamaki Mariko This One Summer First Second 2014

Telgemeier Raina Drama GRAPHIX 2012

Telgemeier Raina Sisters GRAPHIX 2014

Telgemeier Raina Smile Graphix 2010

Thompson Terry Adventures in Graphica Stenhouse Publishers 2008

Watterson Bill Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons Andrews McMeel Publishing 1992

Whitley Jeremy and David Dwonch Princeless Book 1 Save Yourself Action Lab Entertainment Inc 2012

Zahler Thomas F Love and Capes Vol 1 IDW Publishing 2008

Remember - this is just a sampling I tried to include titles from a variety of genres and target age ranges

List of Books (pt 2)Hinds Gareth Macbeth Candlewick 2015

Holm Jennifer L and Matthew Holm Babymouse 12 Burns Rubber Random House Books for Young Readers 2010

Holm Jennifer L and Matthew Holm Squish 1 Super Amoeba Random House Books for Young Readers 2011

Jamieson Victoria Roller Girl Dial Books 2015

Kibuishi Kazu The Stonekeeper GRAPHIX 2008

Krosoczka Jarrett J Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute Lunch Lady 1 Knopf Books for Young Readers 2009

LEngle Madeleine A Wrinkle in Time The Graphic Novel Farrar Straus and Giroux (BYR) 2012

Lendler Ian The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Macbeth First Second 2014

Lendler Ian The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Romeo and Juliet First Second 2015

Lewis John Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell March Book One Top Shelf Productions 2013

Lewis John and Andrew Aydin March Book Two Top Shelf Productions 2015

Maihack Mike Target Practice GRAPHIX 2014

Maihack Mike The Thief and the Sword GRAPHIX 2015

Martin Emily and Jeremy Whitley Princeless Book 2 Get Over Yourself Action Lab Entertainment 2013

McCloud Scott Making Comics Storytelling Secrets of Comics Manga and Graphic Novels William Morrow Paperbacks 2006

McCloud Scott Understanding Comics The Invisible Art William Morrow Paperbacks 1994

OConnor George Aphrodite Goddess of Love First Second 2013

OConnor George Athena Grey-Eyed Goddess First Second 2014

OConnor George Hades Lord of the Dead First Second 2012

OConnor George Hera The Goddess and her Glory First Second 2011

OConnor George Poseidon Earth Shaker First Second 2013

OConnor George Zeus King of the Gods First Second 2010

ONeil Dennis The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics Watson-Guptill 2001

Ottaviani Jim Primates The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall Dian Fossey and Biruteacute Galdikas First Second 2013

List of Books (pt 3)Phelan Matt The Storm in the Barn Candlewick 2011

Runton Andy Chris Staros and Robert Venditti Owly Vol 3 Flying Lessons Top Shelf Productions 2006

Satrapi Marjane Persepolis The Story of a Childhood Pantheon 2004

Shanower Eric and L Frank Baum Oz Ozma of Oz Marvel 2012

Spiegelman Art Maus II A Survivors Tale And Here My Troubles Began Pantheon 1992

Spires Ashley Binky the Space Cat Kids Can Press 2009

Spires Ashley Binky Under Pressure Kids Can Press 2011

Tamaki Mariko This One Summer First Second 2014

Telgemeier Raina Drama GRAPHIX 2012

Telgemeier Raina Sisters GRAPHIX 2014

Telgemeier Raina Smile Graphix 2010

Thompson Terry Adventures in Graphica Stenhouse Publishers 2008

Watterson Bill Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons Andrews McMeel Publishing 1992

Whitley Jeremy and David Dwonch Princeless Book 1 Save Yourself Action Lab Entertainment Inc 2012

Zahler Thomas F Love and Capes Vol 1 IDW Publishing 2008

Remember - this is just a sampling I tried to include titles from a variety of genres and target age ranges

List of Books (pt 3)Phelan Matt The Storm in the Barn Candlewick 2011

Runton Andy Chris Staros and Robert Venditti Owly Vol 3 Flying Lessons Top Shelf Productions 2006

Satrapi Marjane Persepolis The Story of a Childhood Pantheon 2004

Shanower Eric and L Frank Baum Oz Ozma of Oz Marvel 2012

Spiegelman Art Maus II A Survivors Tale And Here My Troubles Began Pantheon 1992

Spires Ashley Binky the Space Cat Kids Can Press 2009

Spires Ashley Binky Under Pressure Kids Can Press 2011

Tamaki Mariko This One Summer First Second 2014

Telgemeier Raina Drama GRAPHIX 2012

Telgemeier Raina Sisters GRAPHIX 2014

Telgemeier Raina Smile Graphix 2010

Thompson Terry Adventures in Graphica Stenhouse Publishers 2008

Watterson Bill Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons Andrews McMeel Publishing 1992

Whitley Jeremy and David Dwonch Princeless Book 1 Save Yourself Action Lab Entertainment Inc 2012

Zahler Thomas F Love and Capes Vol 1 IDW Publishing 2008

Remember - this is just a sampling I tried to include titles from a variety of genres and target age ranges