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Blast Off with ‘Astronaut Academy: Re-Entry’| Win a Free Comics Workshop
The long-awaited sequel to Dave Roman’s Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity (First Second, 2011) has finally been released! And because there should always be prizes, Dave has created oodles of ways to...
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Spring Graphic Novels: From Science to Superheroes
Nothing is quite as it seems in this spring’s graphic novels, from the bad science in Darryl Cunningham’s How to Fake a Moon Landing to the reality-show superheroes in Tiger & Bunny. But there are...
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Matt Phelan on Visual Storytelling in Graphic Novels (Video) | SLJ Day of...
From a scratchy nib pen to splatter from a toothbrush, author illustrator Matt Phelan describes the special quality he derives from using traditional media in this clip recorded at School Library...
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Superman Soars Again: Great Graphic Novels About the Man of Steel
Adorned in his familiar blue suit with S-shield insignia, swirling red cape, and rippling muscles, this legendary DC Comics character has hardly changed a bit in the last 75 years. The brainchild of...
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Book Review: Graphic Novels | July 2013
PHELAN, Matt. Bluffton: My Summers with Buster. illus. by author. 240p. photos. Candlewick. July 2013. Tr $22.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5079-7. LC 2012947260. Gr 3-6–Henry and his hometown of Muskegon,...
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‘The Wolverine’ Returns: Graphic Novels for Teens | Media Mania
Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the Marvel Comics character fortified with the ability to self-heal, retractable Adamantium-enhanced claws, and a whole lot of attitude. The Wolverine (not yet rated),...
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Graphic Novel Fan-Favorites and the Odd Duck | JLG’s On the Radar
Babymouse is back, and she’s taking things to the extreme. Other familiar characters return, and even an odd duck appears in this year’s release of graphic novels for elementary school students. Check...
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Applications Wanted for Kids in Need Foundation, Estela and Raúl Mora Awards...
Granted The Kids in Need Foundation is calling for applications for its 2013 grants program. The awards range from $100 to $500 and must be used for classroom projects. To apply for the program,...
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Civil Rights Legend Congressman John Lewis Tells His Story in ‘March’ Graphic...
Congressman John Lewis, his comics-obsessed staffer Andrew Aydin, and veteran graphic novelist Nate Powell have collaborated on a powerful new graphic novel memoir, March (Top Shelf Productions), that...
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Librarians Represent at New York Comic Con
New York Comic Con (NYCC) is not for the faint of heart. Those who are familiar with the crowds at the American Library Association’s annual summer conferences and at BookExpo America (BEA) would...
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A Question of Character | Fall Graphic Novels
Sometimes heroism means fighting with fists or a sword; sometimes it means speaking up, and other times it simply means staying true to yourself. The heroes of this fall’s crop of graphic novels face...
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Apply Now for Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries
Applications are now open for two grants from the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA) for public libraries. The Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant will...
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Spring 2014 Graphic Novels for Teens: Mix and Match
Sometimes a season’s graphic novel releases seem to fall into some sort of a theme, but this is not that year. We have slice-of-life drama, teenage wastelands, a trek across the Antarctic, and crazy...
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Q&A: Meet the Creator of Ms. Marvel, the First Female American-Muslim Superhero
Variant cover of Ms. Marvel/Marvel Teenager Kamala Khan argues with her parents about why she can’t go to parties, slogs through her homework, and is unsure of herself just like any typical New Jersey...
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How Diverse are Comics and Graphic Novels?
When it comes to diversity, it often seems like comics and graphic novels exist in two parallel universes: Superhero comics and everything else. While the first has a long way to go in terms of...
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Neil Gaiman at Carnegie Hall: Finding “Truth” in Caves and Comics
Thousands turned up for Neil Gaiman’s highly anticipated performance at Carnegie Hall on June 27. The evening was touted as a “multimedia storytelling event” and showcased the prolific author’s...
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The Debut: SLJTeen Chats with Cartoonist Mimi Pond, ‘Over Easy’
Hard core fans of The Simpsons may recognize Mimi Pond’s name—she wrote the first full-length broadcast episode, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” in 1989. Pond has been a professional cartoonist...
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Miley Cyrus, Teen Titans, and Dust Bunnies | Graphic Novel News
Bluewater’s “Fame” series, which has already covered David Beckham, Britney Spears, and Justin Bieber, now turns its attention to Miley Cyrus. DC Comics is preparing to launch the beloved Teen Titans...
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Resources for Teaching Graphic Novels in the Classroom
Feature article: Teaching With Graphic Novels Good stuff: ten great graphic novels for schools; online resources; information about publishers; and other recommended reading. Ten Great Graphic...
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Teaching With Graphic Novels
Illustration by Gareth Hinds Resources for Teaching Graphic Novels in the Classroom Ten great graphic novels for schools; online resources; publishers’ lesson plans and teaching support; and other...
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