Thursday, May 17, 2012
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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.
The big screen version of Marvel Comics' super team The Avengers is an unqualified hit. BookShelf recommends some volumes for fans seeking the comic adventures of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
SJL contributors Robins and Wildsmith offer their expertise in helping find quality kid-friendly graphic novels with their book A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics, which features 100 titles for kids of all ages. BookShelf spoke with the authors about their guide, and good kids' comics.
This year's Book Expo America - taking place June 4-8 in New York City - features a number of programs and panels for librarians and graphic novel fans. See the list here.
Dark Horse Comics re-presents Brian Wood's near future tale of media-based rebellion in Channel Zero: The Complete Collection.
In this sequel to the first NYT best-selling True Blood volume from IDW Publishing, All Together Now, mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans, helping Vampire Sheriff Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra.
The all ages Wild West adventures of a cowboy, his bear, and the friend who tolerates them, continues in Image Comics' Reed Gunther Vol. 2.
The American colonies' uprising tests a family's bond in Crogan's Loyalty, the latest in the historical fiction series from Oni Press. Creator Chris Schweitzer has created a 23 page teaching guide for this volume.
Comics veteran Eddie Campbell takes an in-depth examination of wealth - and the search for it - in The Lovely Horrible Stuff from Top Shelf Productions.
Neil Gaiman's first work for DC Comics is brought back to the spotlight in the Black Orchid: Deluxe Edition collection, featuring art by Dave McKean (Mirrormask).
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the comics are ready for reading as BookShelf offers a list of graphic novel highlights released from March through May 2012.
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews Dark Horse Comics' The Last Dragon and Campfire's The Jungle Book, 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 Viz' Bleach Vol. 39.
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews Marvel's Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers with suggestions for how it could be used in a guided writing lesson.
