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!

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