Graphic novels in your school library

To dismiss the educational potential of the graphic novel is to throw away a golden opportunity to reach out to young readers. Learn how the format has become entwined in our culture, and the ways graphic novels can be used in the library and in the classroom

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Karp, Jesse (Author), Kress, Rush (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Illinois : American Library Association , c2012
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. What is a graphic novel and why should you care?
  • 2. How do graphic novels work?
  • Disreputable pictures : a brief word about manga
  • 4. The comic book
  • 5. The graphic novel
  • 6. Preschool through grade 8
  • 7. Grades 9 through 12
  • 8. Learning about the form
  • 9. Graphic novels for discussion