Graphic Novel and Comics Resources
Titles and Series Lists
Yearly lists of the best graphic novels and comics for teens ages 12-18, as decided by a YALSA committee of librarians and educators. The lists represent "both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens."
A list of graphic novels featuring diverse characters in award-winning books recognized by the Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards.
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The best new graphic novel and comics titles, as well as perennial core titles, for ages 13 and up.
The best new graphic novel and comics titles, as well as perennial core titles, for ages 16 and up.
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A great resource for graphic novels with strong African-American characters. This page was last-updated in 2011, so it is no longer comprehensive, but it is still useful.
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Websites
Created by Brookline, MA librarian Robin Brenner, No Flying, No Tights is a comprehensive graphic novel, comics, and manga review site, featuring coverage of all genres. NFNT also features an easy-to-understand intro, "Comics 101," plus tips for educators using graphic novels in their classrooms, author and artist interviews, staff picks, and more.
Diamond Bookshelf is a one-stop shop for resources on graphic novels for teens. Title reviews, lesson plans, core title lists, collection development recommendations, glossary terms, as well as a history of the graphic novel and history of comics in education--and more.
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Website for the non-profit concerned with defending free speech surrounding comic books and graphic novels. This site also compiles fantastic library resource guides, classroom discussion guides, and lesson planning tools for teachers and librarians.
Sources for teens, parents, teachers and librarians, including news, lesson plans and teaching strategies.
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Created by two school librarians in Massachusetts, this site details a wide variety of comics and graphic novels across multiple genres that feature strong female protagonists. Also included: a list of evaluation criteria for quality titles.
Created by Canadian children's author, teacher, and reviewer Glen Downey, this site examines using visual narrative to strengthen education in K-12 classrooms.
This site by Gene Yang includes a history of comics in education, strengths of the genre in classroom use, web and print resources, and a link to "Factoring with Mr. Yang and Mosley the Alien," a series of webcomics algebra lessons.
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Books About Teaching Graphic Novels and Comics
Bakis, Maureen. The Graphic Novel Classroom: Powerful Teaching and Learning With Images. New York: Skyhorse, 2014. Print.
McCloud, Scott. Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art. New York: William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994. Print.
Monnin, Katie. Teaching Graphic Novels: Practical Strategies for the Secondary ELA Classroom. Gainesville, FL: Maupin House, 2013. Print.
McCloud, Scott. Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art. New York: William Morrow Paperbacks, 1994. Print.
Monnin, Katie. Teaching Graphic Novels: Practical Strategies for the Secondary ELA Classroom. Gainesville, FL: Maupin House, 2013. Print.
Scholarly Journal Articles
Gillenwater, Cary. "Lost Literacy: How Graphic Novels Can Recover Visual Literacy in the Literacy Classroom." Afterimage 37.2 (2009): 33-36. Gale General Reference Center GOLD. Web. 20 July 2015
Griffith, Paula E. "Graphic Novels in the Secondary Classroom and School Libraries." Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 54.3 (2010): 181-189. JSTOR. Web. 14 July 2015.
Hansen, Kathryn Strong. "In Defense of Graphic Novels.” English Journal 102.2 (2012): 57-63. Expanded Academic ASAP. Web. 17 July 2015.
Rudiger, Hollis Margaret. "Graphic Novels 101: Reading Lesson." The Horn Book Magazine 82.2 (2006): 126-134. Gale General Reference Center GOLD. Web. 7 July 2015.
Yang, Gene. "Graphic Novels in the Classroom." Language Arts 85.3 (2008): 185-192. JSTOR. Web. 14 July 2015.
Griffith, Paula E. "Graphic Novels in the Secondary Classroom and School Libraries." Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 54.3 (2010): 181-189. JSTOR. Web. 14 July 2015.
Hansen, Kathryn Strong. "In Defense of Graphic Novels.” English Journal 102.2 (2012): 57-63. Expanded Academic ASAP. Web. 17 July 2015.
Rudiger, Hollis Margaret. "Graphic Novels 101: Reading Lesson." The Horn Book Magazine 82.2 (2006): 126-134. Gale General Reference Center GOLD. Web. 7 July 2015.
Yang, Gene. "Graphic Novels in the Classroom." Language Arts 85.3 (2008): 185-192. JSTOR. Web. 14 July 2015.
Great YA Webcomics
Gaslamp fantasy (similar to Steampunk) about a parallel world in which mad scientists called Sparks turned the Industrial Revolution into a full-scale war that ravaged the continent of Europa. Protagonist Agatha discovers her secret heritage and must learn to mix scientific genius and kindly compassion to regain her birthright and free Europa from mad Sparks and tyrannical dictators. (Science Fiction/Fantasy)
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Beatrice "Bea" Whaley seems to have it all; the future looks bright ahead of her. Little does she know that her future might actually be brighter behind her. Bea begins having vivid dreams about a brave and handsome soldier named Alan Warren—a member of an elite group known as Knowlton's Rangers that served during the American Revolutionary War. Prone to keeping her head in the clouds, Bea welcomes her nightly adventures in 1776; filled with danger and romance. But it is not long before Beatrice questions whether her dreams are simply dreams or something more. (Historical Fiction)
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Erik Farrell is about to discover he is the only living boy left on Earth. Now he must piece his memories together, while trying to forge a new life for himself in a patchwork world. (Science Fiction)
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