Wednesday, June 19, 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.
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 Dark Horse Comics' Axe Cop Vol. 4, IDW Publishing's Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror, Image Comics' Saga Vol. 2, and Top Shelf Productions' March Teacher's Guide.
University of North Florida assistant professor of literacy Dr. Katie Monnin explains the benefits of the Common Core Standards, and how graphic novels fit into the program.
School's out, the temperatures are high, and the lines to the beach are long - it's summer! To help you select some fine summer reading, BookShelf offers a list of graphic novel highlights released from June through August 2013.
Swiss comic creator J.P. Kalonji blends a modern comic style with ancient Japan in Ningen's Nightmares, published by Dark Horse Comics. BookShelf spoke with Kalonji about the book and his art.
The wacky all-ages adventures of space school continue in Dave Roman's Astronaut Academy: Re-Entry, published by First Second. BookShelf spoke with Roman about the book, comics for kids, and the relationship of comics and libraries.
This year's ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition will feature panels, presentations, and an artist alley for the graphic novel loving librarians. Other events include ALA Play and the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Prize for Libraries giveaway.
Coming in August, Top Shelf Productions' March tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement pioneer John Lewis from his firsthand perspective. BookShelf spoke with Rep. Lewis and co-creators Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell about this historic tale.
By Mark Banaszak
A young girl must travel to a new world to try and get her old life back in IDW Publishing's The Adventures of Augusta Wind. See a preview here.
New trials and adventure await Aeslin, the young princess of Avalon, as she embarks on a quest to save her father and her kingdom in The Avalon Chronicles Volume 2 from Oni Press, the new volume in the series that made the YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens list.
Tiny Titans creators Art Baltazar and Franco bring their kid-friendly touch to the Man of Tomorrow in Superman Family Adventures Volume 1 from DC Comics. See a preview here.
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews IDW Publishing's Skippy Vol. 1 and Drawn & Quarterly's Jerusalem: Chronicles from the Holy City, 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, BOOM! Studios' Adventure Time: Playing With Fire is the best-selling graphic novel in Diamond's Top 50 Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks for May.
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 May, led by Viz' Naruto Vol. 61.
