Graphic Novels[1]
- 1. GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
- 2. HISTORY OF GRAPHIC NOVELS American comics - The Yellow Kid , 1895 by R.F. Outcault Comic books -- 1930s Patriotic comics -- 1940s Conservative comics -- 1950s Superheroes -- 1960s Comic book conventions -- 1970s Social outcast superheroes -- 1980s Graphic novels -- 1990s
- 3. GRAPHIC NOVELS AND READING Assist poor readers Connect with visual learners Develop language arts skills Encourage unmotivated readers Convey educational messages Stimulate readers to explore other literature
- 4. VISUAL LITERACY Increase comfort with non-text visual media Understand a cinematic approach to storytelling Interpret sequential art Appreciate varied artistic styles
- 5. APPEAL OF GRAPHIC NOVELS Action Powerful Images Important Themes Super-Hero as Modern Mythology Variety Enjoyment
- 6. GRAPHIC NOVELS AND CREATIVITY Appeal to gifted students Encourage creation of original comics Novelists, screenwriters, directors, illustrators as comic book fans
- 7. CONCERNS Negative feedback from parents, teachers, administrators Junk literature Portray violence, sexism, anti-social behavior, and other inappropriate messages
- 8. FEATURED TITLES FOR SCHOOLS *Compiled by Robin Brenner Brookline Public Schools Coraline by Neil Gaiman The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam by Ann Marie Fleming Stuck in the Middle:17 Stories from an Unpleasant Age by Various United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation by J. Hennessy Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis War at Ellsmere by Faith Erin Hicks Bone Series by Jeff Smith Castle Waiting by Linda Medley
- 9. TITLES WITH STRONG FEMALE ROLE MODELS Akiko Castle Waiting Courageous Princess Give Me Liberty Dignifying Science The Tale of One Bad Rat
- 10. REVIEWS AND RESOURCES *Compiled by Robin Brenner Professional Reviews: Booklist – February Library Journal – Bi-monthly column Publishers Weekly – Short articles regularly SLJ – Reviews monthly VOYA – “Graphically Speaking” review column bi-monthly
- 11. LESSON PLANS Comics in the Classroom http://comicsintheclassroom.net Teaching With Comics http://www.flummery.com/teaching/ Teaching Comics http://www.teachingcomics.org/ Bookshelf from Diamond Comics http://bookshelfdiamondcomics.com/public/
- 12. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Understanding Manga and Anime by Robin Brenner Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids by Michele Gorman Getting Graphic! Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy with Preteens and Teens by Michele Gorman Graphic Novels in Your Library and Media Center: A Definitive Guide by Allyson and Barry Lyga Graphic Novels: A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More by Michael Pawuk A Librarian’s Guide to Graphic Novels for Children and Tweens by David Serchay