Friday, May 24, 2013
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raphic Novels have a lot to offer as literature, educational tools, entertainment and more! Whether you are a teacher, educator, or reading specialist seeking to incorporate comics or graphic novels into the classroom; or a librarian or media specialist looking for assistance with graphic novel collection development, our web site's mission is to provide you with comprehensive information on the latest graphic novel news, interviews with professionals, new release information, GN and manga bestsellers, and events along with useful tools such as reviews and lesson plans.
BookShelf interviews comic creator Faith Erin Hicks about her latest graphic novel, the lighthearted The Adventures of Superhero Girl, as well as her latest project, the video game adaptation The Last of Us, both published by Dark Horse Comics.
May is Mental Health Month, and BookShelf offers a selection of graphic novels that highlight the struggle and triumphs of dealing with mental illness.
Dark Horse Comics Publisher Mike Richardson talks about 25 years of Dark Horse Manga, his comic 47 Ronin and more!
IDW Publishing presents the official prequel to J.J. Abrams' blockbuster film Star Trek Into Darkness with Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness. See a preview here.
A privileged young man sets out to find his destiny on one of the world's most polluted sites in Great Pacific Volume 1: Trashed!, published by Image Comics. See a preview here.
The remastered epic saga of one man versus seven evil exes continues in Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover Vol. 3: Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness, in which Scott must face not only Ramona's evil ex, but one of his own!
For librarians and educators looking to sample some upcoming books before they hit the shelves, BookShelf offers a list of the newest titles now available for viewing on Net Galley, including IDW Publishing's Edison Rex, Dark Horse Comics' Lone Wolf and Cub Omnibus Vol. 1, and Image Comics' Great Pacific Vol. 1
Hosting a conference, workshop, or lecture on graphic novels in schools and/or libraries? Lucky issue #13 of the BookShelf Magazine is available as a handy introductory resource to give away.
In his new book Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster - the Creators of Superman, Brad Ricca offers an in-depth look at the creative duo and their trials and tribulations. BookShelf spoke with Ricca about his work and what he learned in a decade of research.
BY Vincent Dajani
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews Archaia Entertainment's Spera Vol. 2 and Papercutz' Ninjago Vol. 5, with suggestions for how they could be used in a classroom or workshop setting.
For educators or librarians interested to know which graphic novels are bestsellers at your local comic shop, Image Comics' The Walking Dead Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye is the best-selling graphic novel in Diamond's Top 50 Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks for April.
In order for librarians and educators to be informed about what people are buying from local comic shops, BookShelf presents the Top 25 Manga for April, led by Kodansha Comics' Sailor Moon Vol. 10.
