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Graphic Novels for Children: What, Why, and How for Public and School Libraries Sophie Brookover Pop Culture Maven & Graphic Novel Fan
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Garfield, by Jim Davis
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Peanuts, by Charles Shulz
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Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
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Flotsam, by David Weisner
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The Red Book, by Barbara Lehman
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick
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Amelia Notebooks, by Marissa Moss
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Captain Underpants, by Dav Pilkey
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney
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What is a Graphic Novel? Sequential art and (sometimes) words that tell a story
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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...
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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.”
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Why do we need them? Build multiple literacy skills Provide reading transitions Make curriculum connections
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Why do we need them? Offer a varied reading diet Appeal to reluctant readers Pop culture feedback loop
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Aren't graphic novels....well, kinda graphic?
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Benny and Penny, by Geoffrey Hayes
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Otto's Orange Day, by Frank Cammuso & Jay Lynch
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Silly Lilly, by Agnes Rosenstiehl
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Luke on the Loose, by Harry Bliss
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Polo, by Regis Faller
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Owly, by Andy Runton
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Amelia Rules!, by Jimmy Gownley
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Babymouse: Rock Star, by Jennifer Holm
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Fashion Kitty, by Charise Mericle Harper
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Akiko, by Mark Crilley
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Disney's Vacation Parade
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Jellaby, by Kean Soo
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Bone: Rose, by Jeff Smith
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Bone, by Jeff Smith
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Johnny Boo, by James Kochalka
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Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures
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Kilala Princess, by Rika Tanaka
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Transformers Animated
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Little Vampire, by Joan Sfar
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Pokemon, Adapted by Tracey West
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Nancy Drew, Published by Papercutz
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Hardy Boys, Published by Papercutz
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Little Lit, Edited by Spiegelman & Mouly
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Adventures of Tintin, by Herge
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Mouse Guard: Fall 1152, by David Petersen
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The Arrival, by Shaun Tan
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Tales from Outer Suburbia, by Shaun Tan
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Dragon Drive, by Ken-ichi Sakura
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Rapunzel's Revenge, by Shannon & Dean Hale
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Twisted Journeys, by Paul D. Storbe
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Beowulf, Adapted by Gareth Hinds
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Essential Spider-man Reprints of Classic Comics
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How Can We Meet the Standards?
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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
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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
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Meeting Educational Standards Suggestions: Start small Go from strength to strength Don't reinvent the wheel Build on success
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Classics Illustrated, published by Papercutz
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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
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From Strength to Strength: Transformers
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From Strength to Strength: Bionicle
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From Strength to Strength: Kilala Princess
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Supporting Community Needs Suggestions: (These will look familiar) Start small Go from strength to strength Don't reinvent the wheel Build on success
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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!
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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/
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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/
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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
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I'd love to hear (and attempt to answer) your questions!
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Thank You! Keep in Touch: sophie.brookover@gmail.co m www.popgoesthelibrary.com Twitter: sophiebiblio sophie.brookover@gmail.co m www.popgoesthelibrary.com
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