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Graphic Novels 101: Selecting and Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy for Children and Young Adults: A Resource Guide for School Librarians and Educators
LMC Source | Philip Charles Crawford | 2003 ISBN 10: 0931510910 ISBN 13: 9780931510915 Graphic novels are book-length comic books and are popular reading for reluctant readers including both children and teenagers. Crawford helps school librarians understand this genre, why it should be included in the collection, what’s available, what to avoid (there really are “graphic” graphic novels), and how to purchase and handle them. The author begins with a history of favorite superheros such as Wonder Woman and Superman continuing to the present. Selection criteria, sources for purchase and other helpful advice for elementary through high school make this an excellent source and bibliography of the best. Can$36.00 [Add to Cart] [View Cart] Also of interest:     Education Institute Sessions about Graphic Novels: Selecting Graphic Novels for Children and Young Adults and Developing and Promoting Graphic Novel Collections The Teaching Librarian, volume 12, no.1 This book discusses the historical tradition of comics, current educational research, and selection issues as part of its overall purpose of advocating for the importance of graphic novels in school library collections. It is also a valuable and reliable selection source. The author begins with an informative history of the development of comics and graphic novels, which also includes an interesting 1985 to 2000 timeline. A later chapter discusses the value of graphic novels in SSR reading programs and in the school library program. The bulk of the book provides excellent annotated lists of recommended titles organized by age groupings. Other valuable lists provide suggestions for "Opening Day Collections" for elementary, middle, and high school libraries, and an "Introductory collection for 15 books for teacher-librarians. As well, the author provides useful information on selection tools and resources (journals and web sites), identifies publishers, and makes recommendations for further reading. Highly recommended. -Esther Rosenfeld, 2004 |
