GNPathfinder

=Adding Graphic Novels to your Collection=

Introduction:
Graphic Novels have taken library by storm! This pathfinder is for librarians looking to find out more about graphic novels in libraries, based on the information I used to start my graphic novel information and the information I use to maintain my __middle school graphic novel__ collection.

Questions for Inquiry:

 * How can I implement graphic novels into my library's collection?
 * What are some of the core books I should add to my library's collection?
 * Where can I learn more about graphic novels and its impact on literacy?

Keywords:
comic books comics graphic novels manga manwha superheroes

Subject Headings:
comic book, strips graphic novels

Dewey Decimal Classification(s):
741.5 and if its non-fiction the appropriate Dewey # according to its subject area

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=Key Books:=

GN 741.5 ATA Atangan, Patrick. The yellow jar. two tales from Japanese tradition New York : - NBM Pub., - c2002. one about a simple fisherman who must save the woman he loves from a demon warrior; and the other about a monk's discovery of two woman-like weeds in his carefully tended garden.
 * Summary:** Presents comic-book style adaptations of two traditional Japanese stories,

GN 741.5 AZU NF Azuma, Kiyohiko. Yotsuba&!. Houston, Tex. : - ADV Manga ; - 2005.
 * Summary:** The story of an energetic, lively and odd five-year-old girl who is adopted.

GN 741.5 JEM Jemas, Bill. Ultimate Spider-Man. New York : - Marvel Comics, - c2002. student who is bitten by a radioactive spider, transforming him into the superhero, Spider-Man.
 * Note:** Collects Ultimate Spider-Man #1-7.
 * Summary:** Presents seven chapters in the life and adventures of Peter Parker, a timid

GN 741.5 MCK McKeever, Sean. Mary Jane. New York : - Marvel Age, - c2004. high school years, M.J. and the gang try to sort out the complexities of dating, friendship, and loyalty, while Mary Jane tries to get over her crush on everyone's friendly neighborhood webslinger.
 * Summary:** In this updated story about Mary Jane, Peter Parker, and Harry Osborne's

GN 741.5 SAK Sakai, Stan. Usagi Yojimbo. grasscutter Milwaukie, Or. : - Dark Horse Maverick, - 2002. Usagi Yojimbo volume three"--T.p. verso. return the sword to its rightful resting place before it falls into the wrong hands.
 * Note:** "This volume collects issues 39-45 of the Dark Horse comic-book series,
 * Summary:** After being entrusted with the Grasscutter sword, Miyamoto Usagi sets off to

GN 741.5 VAU Vaughan, Brian K. Runaways. [New York] : - [Marvel], - [2005] teens who find themselves on the run after they learn their parents are members of a secret criminal society.
 * Note:** Collects Runaways #1-18.
 * Summary:** A collection of comics following the adventures of a group of six California

GN 741.5 WAI Waid, Mark. Superman : birthright New York : - DC Comics, - c2004. twenty-five-year-old Clark Kent undergoes a life-changing experience in Africa and embraces his calling as the last in a line of heroes, returning home to become Superman.
 * Note:** "The origin of the Man of Steel"--Cover. "Originally published in single magazine form as Superman birthright 1-12"
 * Summary:** Collects the twelve issues of "Superman: Birthright," in which

=Reference:= Gorman, Michelle. //Getting Graphic: using graphic novels to promote literacy with teens and preteens//. Worthington: Linworth Publishing, 2003.* Lyga, Allyson A.W. //Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: a definitive guide//. Westport: Libraries Unlimited, 2004. McCloud, Scott. //Understanding Comics: the invisible art//. New York: HarperPerennial, 1994.* Michael Pawuk, //Graphic Novels: A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More. Westport: Libraries Unlimited, 2006.*// Weiner, Stephen. //100 Graphic Novels for Public Libraries//. Northampton: Kitchen Sink Press, 1996.

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=Magazine Articles=

Print:
“Spotlight on Graphic Novels Issue.” //Booklist//. 102:14 (2006). Bruggeman, L. “’Zap! Woosh! Kerplow!’: build high-quality graphic novel collections with impact.” //School Library Journal//. 43: 1 (1997): 22-27. Crawford, Philip. “Beyond ‘Maus’: using graphic novels to support social studies standards.” //Knowledge Quest//. 31:4 (2003): 41-42.

Espelage, Angie. “Manga Madness in the Library.” //Young Adult Library Services: The Journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association//. 3:4 (2005): 18.

Gorman, Michelle. “Graphic Novels and the Curriculum Connection.” //Library Media Connection//. 22:3 (2003): 20-21.

Online:
Brenner, Robin. “Graphic Novels 101: FAQ.” //The Horn Book//. March/April (2006): 123- 125. http://www.hbook.com/publications/magazine/articles/mar06_brenner.asp

Topppop, Greg. "Teachers are Getting Graphic in the Classroom" __USA Today__. May 3, 2005. http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2005-05-03-educational-comics_x.htm

Twiddy, David. "Librarian Patrons Object to Graphic Novels." __Washingtong Post__. December 18, 2006. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/17/AR2006121700906.html

Gorman, Michelle. "What Teens Want." //School Library Journal.// August (2002) http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA236064.html

Databases:
“A Core Collection of Graphic Novels.” //School Library Journal//. 48:8 (2002): 44-46. __MasterFILE Select.__ I.S. 278 Marine Park. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mfh&AN=7095683&site=ehost-live

Kan, Katherine. “Getting Graphic at the School Library.” //Library Media Connection//. 21:7 (2003): 14-19. __MasterFile Select__. I.S. 278 Marine Park. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mfh&AN=9467494&site=ehost-live

Lyga, Allyson A.W. “Graphic Novels for (Really) Young Readers.” School Library Journal. March (2006): 56-61. __MasterFILE Select.__ I.S. 278 Marine Park. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mfh&AN=7095683&site=ehost-liveLyga,

Mooney, Maureen. “Graphic Novels for the Elementary School Audience.” //Library Media Connection//. 23:4 (2005): 20-21. __MasterFile Select__. I.S. 278 Marine Park. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mfh&AN=16535811&site=ehost-live

Web Sites:
Great Graphic Novel Reads for Teens http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/gn.htm Yalsa's newest selection list will debut this year - January 2007 - at the midwinter conference.

ICV2 http://www.icv2.com/index.html ICV2 is the top source of information on the business of comics

GNLIB - Graphic Novels in Library Listserv http://www.angelfire.com/comics/gnlib/ A listserv that discusses graphic novels.

Comic Books: A Guide for Librarians. http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/comics/pages/ This sight was designed to introduce teachers and librarian's to the diverse world of comics and to encourage libraries serving young adults to add graphic novels.

No Flying No Tights http://www.noflyingnotights.com/ This sight started as a school project, but it's come very far. This is the place to go to find core books for your collection and to keep up with the latest books!

Brodart Graphic Novels http://www.graphicnovels.brodart.com/ Brodart puts out a list of kid-safe graphic novels. For now, Katherine Kan, librarian consultant, and graphic novel extradoinaire is reviewing for Brodart.

Diamond Comics Bookshelf http://www.diamondcomics.com/bookshelf/ Montly reviews on comics and they even include lesson plans from the biggest comic book and graphic novel distributor in the U.S.

Graphic Novel Roundoup http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/community/857/Graphic+Novel+Roundup/23330.html This monthly column in School Library Journal highlights and reviews graphic novels.

Using Graphic Novels in the Classroom http://content.scholastic.com/browse/collateral.jsp?id=1399 A guide for teachers on how to use graphic novels in the classroom and it includes a discussion guide for Bone by Jeff Smith.

Teaching Comics http://www.teachingcomics.org/ A site dedicated to helping teachers use comics in the classroom. = =

=EdVideo:= The Comics: A Cultural History 2 Videos. CLEARVUE & SVE. 1993. PowerMediaPlus.com. 9 January 2007. http://www.powermediaplus.com/

a) The Early Days and Where Its At http://www.powermediaplus.com/streaming/digitalVideoDetail.asp?videoID=4 b) An Art Form, a Literary Form & Social Impact http://www.powermediaplus.com/streaming/digitalVideoDetail.asp?videoID=3

=Community Resources:= Brooklyn Public Libraryhttp://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/ New York Public Library http://www.nypl.org/ Queens Borough Public Library http://www.queenslibrary.org/ Today, public libraries are all ordering many graphic novels for childrens, teens, and adults.

Go to your local comic book shop or bookstore... http://retailer.diamondcomics.com/public/ The above site allows you to put in your zipcode and they'll list your local comic book shop.

=Curriculum Standards Related to This Topic:= New York State Learning Standards: Language Arts http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysatl/engstand.html