1. Graphic Novels for Children: What, Why, and How for Public and School Libraries Sophie Brookover Pop Culture Maven & Graphic Novel Fan

2. Garfield, by Jim Davis

3. Peanuts, by Charles Shulz

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson

5. Flotsam, by David Weisner

6. The Red Book, by Barbara Lehman

7. The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick

8. Amelia Notebooks, by Marissa Moss

9. Captain Underpants, by Dav Pilkey

10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney

11. What is a Graphic Novel? Sequential art and (sometimes) words that tell a story

12. Why Do We Need Them? “For a young child to read a graphic novel, much less a wordless one, many essential literacy skills are required, including...

13. From “Graphic Novels for (Really) Young Readers”, by Allyson A.W. Lyga...the ability to understand a sequence of events, interpret characters’ nonverbal gestures, discern the story’s plot, and make inferences.”

14. Why do we need them?  Build multiple literacy skills  Provide reading transitions  Make curriculum connections

15. Why do we need them? Offer a varied reading diet Appeal to reluctant readers Pop culture feedback loop

16. Aren't graphic novels....well, kinda graphic?

17. Benny and Penny, by Geoffrey Hayes

18. Otto's Orange Day, by Frank Cammuso & Jay Lynch

19. Silly Lilly, by Agnes Rosenstiehl

20. Luke on the Loose, by Harry Bliss

21. Polo, by Regis Faller

22. Owly, by Andy Runton

23. Amelia Rules!, by Jimmy Gownley

24. Babymouse: Rock Star, by Jennifer Holm

25. Fashion Kitty, by Charise Mericle Harper

26. Akiko, by Mark Crilley

27. Disney's Vacation Parade

28. Jellaby, by Kean Soo

29. Bone: Rose, by Jeff Smith

30. Bone, by Jeff Smith

31. Johnny Boo, by James Kochalka

32. Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures

33. Kilala Princess, by Rika Tanaka

34. Transformers Animated

35. Little Vampire, by Joan Sfar

36. Pokemon, Adapted by Tracey West

37. Nancy Drew, Published by Papercutz

38. Hardy Boys, Published by Papercutz

39. Little Lit, Edited by Spiegelman & Mouly

40. Adventures of Tintin, by Herge

41. Mouse Guard: Fall 1152, by David Petersen

42. The Arrival, by Shaun Tan

43. Tales from Outer Suburbia, by Shaun Tan

44. Dragon Drive, by Ken-ichi Sakura

45. Rapunzel's Revenge, by Shannon & Dean Hale

46. Twisted Journeys, by Paul D. Storbe

47. Beowulf, Adapted by Gareth Hinds

48. Essential Spider-man Reprints of Classic Comics

49. How Can We Meet the Standards?

50. Meeting Educational Standards Which Standards? AASL Standards for 21 st Century Learners IRA/NCTE Language Arts Standards New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York State Curriculum Standards

51. Meeting Educational Standards National & State Standards Refer To: Reading with fluency Reading for critical analysis Reading for pleasure Reading for informational needs Reading for personal growth Reading for aesthetic development

52. Meeting Educational Standards Suggestions: Start small Go from strength to strength Don't reinvent the wheel Build on success

53. Classics Illustrated, published by Papercutz

55. Don't Reinvent the Wheel Lesson plans online:  http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons  http://www.teachingcomics.org http://www.teachingcomics.org  http://snipurl.com/bflbe (Diamond Bookshelf) http://snipurl.com/bflbe

56. From Strength to Strength: Transformers

57. From Strength to Strength: Bionicle

58. From Strength to Strength: Kilala Princess

59. Supporting Community Needs Suggestions: (These will look familiar) Start small Go from strength to strength Don't reinvent the wheel Build on success

60. How Do We Choose Them? Find & visit your local comics shop: http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ Know & Tell Attend a ComicCon Read reviews!

61. How Do We Choose Them? Review Sources: School Library Journal  Print reviews  Good Comics For Kids Blog Diamond Comic Distributors Bookmark Comics Worth Reading: http://comicsworthreading.com http://comicsworthreading.com The Graphic Classroom: http://graphicclassroom.blogspot.com/ http://graphicclassroom.blogspot.com/

62. How Do We Choose Them? Review Sources: Graphic Novel Reporter: http://graphicnovelreporter.com/reviews/kids http://graphicnovelreporter.com/reviews/kids Comics in the Classroom: http://www.comicsintheclassroom.net/ http://www.comicsintheclassroom.net/ Graphic Novels in Libraries listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GNLIB-L/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GNLIB-L/

63. How Do We Choose Them? Collection Guides No Flying, No Tights Core List for kids: http://noflyingnotights.com/sidekicks/core.html http://noflyingnotights.com/sidekicks/core.html University of Buffalo Guide: http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/graphicnovels/ H.W. Wilson Graphic Novels Core Collection: http://www.hwwilson.com/databases/graphicnovels_core.cfm http://www.hwwilson.com/databases/graphicnovels_core.cfm

64. I'd love to hear (and attempt to answer) your questions!

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