Friday, January 27, 2012
Uncatagorized
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 Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has released this year's list of recommended graphic novels and illustrated nonfiction for those ages 12-18.
High school English teacher Maureen Bakis discusses her new book The Graphic Novel Classroom, her experiences teaching with comics, and offers advice for other educators.
We've highlighted a number of the Best Graphic Novels of 2011 lists from sources of note to libraries and schools.
Picking up where the animated series left off, Dark Horse Comics' Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise returns fans to the ancient Asian-influenced fantasy world. BookShelf speaks with the book's writer, Gene Yang, about the series.
With a new year comes a new round of comic and pop culture conventions for fans to attend, and BookShelf offers a list of the biggest shows of 2012.
Oni Press delivers an all ages adventure with Salt Water Taffy Vol. 5, featuring ghost ships, secret histories, and a giant whale!
A new teen super-team rises from the streets to battle evil in The Intrepids Vol. 1. See a preview of the book here.
Renae De Liz had a dream — an anthology of women creators, creating comics from women's perspective — and through Kickstarter she brought her dream, Womanthology, to life. Here in this interview, learn about what spearhead an anthology of comics from all-female creators.
To help make the chilly winter months more bearable, BookShelf offers a list of graphic novel highlights released from December through February.
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews Atheneum Books' Amelia Rules! The Meaning of Life and Other Stuff and First Second's Orcs: Forged for War, 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' Walking Dead Vol. 15: We Find Ourselves is the best-selling graphic novel in Diamond's Top 50 Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks for December.
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 December, led by Viz' Naruto Vol. 53
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews Marvel's Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers with suggestions for how it could be used in a guided writing lesson.
