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- SUNY Albany: School District Administrator Certificate; MLS with School Library Media Certificate. Southern Connecticut State University: MS Environmental Education. Brigham Young University: MS Recreation Management and Youth Leadership. Past Life: Grant writer / consultant, Board of Education Member, Adventure Travel Guide and Trip Leader, Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar. Family: Intact!
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I'll start! This year I got a CCD grant for a graphic novel collection at Greene HS. We had a good start already, and I went a little crazy with this money and was able to spend additional money. We have most of these books on the shelves now.
I know it will take a while to update Scools to reflect our additions but if you want to jump on the Graphic bandwagon, feel free to ILL from us!
I'm planning a bit of a launch party but I'm waiting until I get my new display shelves in May. I will get a list together and send it on the listserv.
I've taken an interest in graphic novels also. I'll update you on the latest from the publishers, the authors and the vendors after I return from the NY Comic Convention and ICv2 Graphic Novel Conference at the Javits Center, NYC, April 18-20 2008.
I had a very great moment last week thanks to graphics. I've had a couple of kids reading the graphics like crazy, to the point that I'm sure they will finish every single thing on the display before the end of May. Lo and behold! One of these boys checked out an actual book! A big, thick fantasy! I have no proof, but I'm sure that had we not had the graphics on the shelf, he would have never set foot in the library. Nice feeling!
YA GRAPHIC NOVELS IN LIBRARY COLLECTIONS- A LIST OF SUGGESTED TITLES FOR YOUNG, MID-RANGE, AND OLDER YAs.
http://www.fairrosa.info/lists/graphic.novels.html
Compiled by Sean Gagnier, librarian at the Chili Public Library just outside of Rochester, New York.
FOR THE YOUNG TEEN:
Two series that have been popular for years are the TINTIN and ASTERIX series. Some of the Tintin books are a little dated. When people of other countries and cultures appear, it's not always in the most flattering light. There are, however, plenty of Tintin books without gross ethnic stereotypes.
Some suggested ASTERIX titles:
Asterix and the Soothsayer $8.95 0-917201-63-9
Asterix and the Goths $8.95 0-917201-54-X
Some "safe" TINTIN titles:
Tintin in Tibet $7.95 0-316-35839-8
Tintin and the secret of the Unicorn $7.95 0-316-35832-0
FOR THE MID-RANGE TEEN:
One great series is the ELFQUEST series. The only problem with the Elfquest books is that they are not bound well and will start falling apart after 20 circs or so. Still, to my way of thinking, that's a lot better than a book with a great binding that never goes out. You can start with any volume in this series. Elfquest is a work of fantasy that will appeal to fans of Tolkien. Here's a title to start with:
Elfquest- King of the Broken wheel $19.95 0-936861-36-3
You should also have some superhero titles on hand. Anything featuring Spider-man, Batman, or the X-Men will be popular. A lot of superhero comics are like R.L. Stine books-- not too thought provoking but very popular. I would recommend these recent titles (Each is well-done):
Concrete: Fragile Creature $15.95 1-56971-022-8
The Crow $15.95 0-878-1622-16
(This is the comic that the movie was based on)
Marvels $19.95 0-785-1004-90
The art in this one is painted and not inked. There are pictures in here that will blow you away.
The Mask Returns $14.95 1-569-7102-1X
The movie THE MASK was also a comic before it was a movie.
Star Wars: Dark Empire II $14.95 1-569-7111-94
FOR THE OLDER TEEN:
If you haven't read any comics written for a mature audience, you really haven't seen them at their best. There is no writer currently writing adult fiction that I know of that is any better than these writers:
Alan Moore. Alan writes "superhero" comics for readers that have outgrown the Marvel and DC comics universes. He has movie deals in the works for at least one of these titles:
The Watchmen $16.95 0-930289-23-4
V for Vendetta $17.50 0-930289-52-8
Neil Gaimen. Neil writes the Sandman series of graphic novels. The Sandman series would appeal to literate readers of Stephen King and Clive Barker. The stories could be described as dark fantasy. Two titles are:
Sandman: Fables and Reflctions $19.95 1-56389-105-0
Sandman: Season of Mists $19.95 1-56389-041-0
Harvey Pekar. In his autobiographical comics, Harvey muses about lfe, marriage, aging, and his appearances on the David Letterma Show.
The New American Splendor Anthology $18.95 0-941423-64-6
2007 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/07ggnt.cfm
Nonfiction
Delisle, Guy. Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea. 2005. Drawn and Quarterly, hardcover, $19.95. (978-1-896597-89-8).
Geary, Rick. The Case of Madeleine Smith: Treasury of Victorian Murder (V. 8). 2006. NBBComics Lit, hardcover, $15.95. (978-1-56163-467-5).
Jacobson, Sid, Ernie Colon. The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation. 2006. Hill and Wang, hardcover, $30. (978-0-8090-5738-2).
McCloud, Scott. Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels. 2006. Harper Collins, paper, $22.95. (978-0-06-078094-4).
Rollins, Prentis. The Making of a Graphic Novel: The Resonator. 2006. Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc., paper, $19.95. (978-0-8230-3053-8).
Siegel, Siena Cherson, Mark Siegel. To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel. 2006. Simon and Schuster, hardcover, $9.99. (978-1-4169-2687-0).
Van den Bogaert, H. W., George O'Connor. Journey Into Mohawk Country. 2006. Roaring Brook Press/ First Second, paper, $17.95. (978-1-59643-106-5).
Van Lente, Fred, Ryan Dunlavey. Action Philosophers: Giant-Sized Thing (V.1). 2006. Evil Twin Comics, paper, $6.95. (978-0-9778329-0-3).
Fiction
Baker, Kyle. Rubber Bandits: Plastic Man (V. 2). 2006. DC Comics, paper, $14.99. (978-1-4012-0729-8).
Bendis, Brian Michael, Olivier Coipel, and others. House of M. 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $24.99. (978-0-7851-1721-6).
Card, Orson Scott, Andy Kubert. Ultimate Iron Man (V. 1). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $19.99. (978-0-7851-1499-4).
Chmakova, Svetlana. Dramacon. 2005. TOKYOPOP, paper, $9.99. (978-1-59816-129-8).
Ellerton, Sarah. Inverloch (V. 1). 2006. Seven Seas Entertainment, paper, $14.99. (978-1-933164-13-7).
Ellis, Warren, Stuart Immonen. Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.(V. 1). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, hardcover, $19.99. (978-0-7851-2278-4).
Flight (V. 3). 2006. Ballantine Books/ Del Rey, paper, $24.95. (978-0-345-49039-1).
Foglio, Phil, Kaja Foglio, and others. Agatha Heterodyne and the Circus of Dreams: Girl Genius (V. 4). 2006. Studio Foglio/ Airship Entertainment, paper, $20.95. (978-1-890856-36-6).
Ganter, Amy Kim. Sorcerers and Secretaries (V. 1). 2006. TOKYOPOP, paper, $9.99. (978-1-59816-409-1).
Grillo-Marxuach, Javier, Les McClaine. The Trade Paperback Imperative: The Middleman (V. 1). 2006. Viper Comics, paper, $9.95. (0-9754193-7-4).
Heinberg, Allan, Jim Cheung, and others.
Sidekicks: Young Avengers (V. 1). 2005. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $14.99. (978-0-7851-2018-6).
Family Matters: Young Avengers (V. 2). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $22.99. (978-0-7851-2021-6).
Henderson, Jason, Tony Salvaggio. Psy-Comm (V. 1). 2006. TOKYOPOP, paper, $8.99. (978-1-59816-269-1).
Hernandez, Gilbert, Jared K. Fletcher. Sloth. 2006. DC Comics/ Vertigo, hardcover, $19.99. (978-1-4012-0366-5).
Hopkins, David, Brock Rizy. Emily Edison (V. 1). 2006. Viper Comics, paper, $12.95. (978-0-9777883-2-3).
Johnson, R. Kikuo. Night Fisher. 2005. Fantagraphics Books, paper, $12.95. (978-1-56097-719-3).
Kneece, Mark, Julie Collins-Rousseau. Trailers. 2005. NBM Publishing, hardcover, $17.95. (978-1-56163-441-5).
Kyle, Craig, Christopher Yost, and others. X-23: Innocence Lost. 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $15.99. (978-0-7851-1502-1).
Lat. Kampung Boy. 2006. Roaring Brook Press/ First Second, paper, $16.95. (978-1-59643-121-8).
Loeb, Jeph, Tim Sale. Catwoman: When in Rome. 2005. DC Comics, hardcover, $19.99. (978-1-4012-0432-7).
Martin, Ann M., Raina Telgemeier. Baby Sitter's Club: Kristy's Great Idea. 2006. Scholastic/ Graphix, paper, $16.99. (978-0-439-80241-3).
Medley, Linda. Castle Waiting. 2006. Fantagraphics Books, hardcover, $29.95. (978-1-56097-747-6).
Meltzer, Brad, Rags Morales. Identity Crisis. 2005. DC Comics, paper, $24.99. (978-1-4012-0688-8).
Moore, Alan, Gene Ha. Top Ten: the Forty-Niners. 2006. DC Comics/ Wildstorm Signature Series, paper, $17.99. (978-1-4012-0573-7).
Murphy, Sean. Off Road. 2005. Oni Press, paper, $11.95. (978-1-932664-30-0).
Nibot, Root, Colleen Coover. Banana Sunday. 2006. Oni Press, paper, $11.95. (978-1-932664-37-9).
Ohba, Tsugumi, Takeshi Obata.
Death Note (V. 1). 2005. VIZ Media, paper, $7.99. (978-1-4215-0168-0).
Death Note (V. 2). 2005. VIZ Media, paper, $7.99. (978-1-4215-0169-7).
Death Note (V. 3). 2006. VIZ Media, paper, $7.99. (978-1-4215-0170-3).
Porcellino, John. Perfect Example. 2005. Drawn and Quarterly, paper, $16.95. (978-1-896597-75-1).
Powell, Eric, Kyle Hotz, and others. Billy the Kid's Old-Timey Oddities. 2006. Dark Horse Comics, paper, $13.95. (978-1-59307-448-7).
Quick, Jen Lee. Off*Beat (V.1). 2005. TOKYOPOP, paper, $9.99. ().
Ricketts, Mark, Micah Farritor. Night Trippers. 2006. Image Comics, paper, $16.99. (978-1-58240-606-0).
Rubio, Kevin, Lucas Marangon, and others. Star Wars: Tag and Bink Were Here. 2006. Dark Horse Comics, paper, $14.95. (978-1-59307-641-2).
Shin, Ji-Sang, Geo.
Chocolat (V. 1). 2005. Ice Kunion, paper, $. (978-89-527-4453-1).
Chocolat (V. 2). 2005. Ice Kunion, paper, $. (978-89-527-4472-1).
Chocolat (V. 3). 2005. Ice Kunion, paper, $. (978-89-527-4480-2).
Sizer, Paul. Moped Army. 2005. Café Digital, paper, $12.95. (978-0-9768565-4-2).
Stassen, J. P., tr. by Alexis Siegel. Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda. 2006. Roaring Brook Press/ First Second, paper, $16.95. (978-1-59643-103-4).
TenNapel, Doug. Iron West. 2006. Image Comics, paper, $14.99. (978-1-58240-630-5).
Tomasi, Peter, Peter Snejbjerg. Light Brigade. 2006. DC Comics, paper, $19.99. (978-1-4012-0795-3).
Urasawa, Naoki. Herr Dr. Tenma: Naoki Urasawa's Monster (V. 1). 2006. Viz Media, paper, $9.99. (978-1-59116-641-2).
Vaughan, Brian K, Adrian Alphona.
True Believers: Runaways (V. 4). 2005. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $7.99. (978-0-7851-1705-6).
Escape to New York: Runaways(V. 5). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $7.99. (978-0-7851-1901-2).
Parental Guidance: Runaways (V. 6). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $7.99. (978-0-7851-1952-4).
Vaughan, Brian K, Niko Henrichon. Pride of Baghdad. 2006. DC Comics/ Vertigo, hardcover, $19.99. (978-1-4012-0314-6).
Vaughan, Brian K, Tony Harris, and others. Tag: Ex Machina (V. 2). 2005. DC Comics/ Wildstorm Signature Series, paper, $12.99. (978-1-4012-0626-0).
Warren, Adam, Rick Mays. Livewires: Clockwork Thugs, Yo!. 2005. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $. (978-0-7851-1519-9).
Weinstein, Lauren R. Girl Stories. 2006. Henry Holt and Company, paper, $16.95. (978-0-8050-7863-3).
Whitta, Gary, Ted Naifeh. Death, Jr. 2005. Image Comics, paper, $14.99. (978-1-58240-526-1).
Willingham, Bill, Todd Klein, and others. Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall. 2006. DC Comics/ Vertigo, hardcover, $19.99. (978-1-4012-0367-2).
Wood, Brian, Becky Cloonan. Demo: The Collection. 2005. AiT/Planet Lar, paper, $19.95. (978-1-932051-42-1).
Yang, Gene Luen, Lark Pien. American Born Chinese. 2006. Roaring Brook Press/ First Second, paper, $16.95. (978-1-59643-152-2).
Yazawa, Ai.
Nana (V. 1). 2005. VIZ Media, paper, $8.99. (978-1-4215-0108-6).
Nana (V. 2). 2006. VIZ Media/ Shojo Beat Manga, paper, $8.99. (978-1-4215-0378-3).
Yoshinaga, Fumi.
Antique Bakery (V. 2). 2005. Digital Manga Publishers, paper, $12.95. (978-1-56970-945-0).
Antique Bakery (V. 3). 2006. Digital Manga Publishers, paper, $12.95. (978-1-56970-944-3).
Antique Bakery (V. 4). 2006. Digital Manga Publishers, paper, $. (978-1-56970-943-6).
You, Higuri. Cantarella (V. 1). 2005. Go Comi! Manga, paper, $10.99. (978-0-9768957-0-1).
2007 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/07topten.cfm
Ellis, Warren, Stuart Immonen. Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.(V. 1). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, hardcover, $19.99. (978-0-7851-2278-4).
Hernandez, Gilbert, Jared K. Fletcher. Sloth. 2006. DC Comics/ Vertigo, hardcover, $19.99. (978-1-4012-0366-5).
Medley, Linda. Castle Waiting. 2006. Fantagraphics Books, hardcover, $29.95. (978-1-56097-747-6).
Meltzer, Brad, Rags Morales. Identity Crisis. 2005. DC Comics, paper, $24.99. (978-1-4012-0688-8).
Ohba, Tsugumi, Takeshi Obata. Death Note (V. 1). 2005. VIZ Media, paper, $7.99. (978-1-4215-0168-0).
Death Note, (V. 2). 2005. VIZ Media, paper, $7.99. (978-1-4215-0169-7).
Death Note (V. 3). 2006. VIZ Media, paper, $7.99. (978-1-4215-0170-3).
Vaughan, Brian K, Adrian Alphona. True Believers: Runaways (V. 4). 2005. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $7.99. (978-0-7851-1705-6).
Escape to New York: Runaways(V. 5). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $7.99. (978-0-7851-1901-2).
Parental Guidance: Runaways (V. 6). 2006. Marvel Enterprises, paper, $7.99. (978-0-7851-1952-4).
Vaughan, Brian K, Niko Henrichon. Pride of Baghdad. 2006. DC Comics/ Vertigo, hardcover, $19.99. (978-1-4012-0314-6).
Whitta, Gary, Ted Naifeh. Death, Jr. 2005. Image Comics, paper, $14.99. (978-1-58240-526-1).
Wood, Brian, Becky Cloonan. Demo: The Collection. 2005. AiT/Planet Lar, paper, $19.95. (978-1-932051-42-1).
Yang, Gene Luen, Lark Pien. American Born Chinese. 2006.
Roaring Brook Press/ First Second, paper, $16.95. (978-1-59643-152-2).
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