Cori Martin
SLM 521
May 20, 2005
*NOTE* This would be passed out to other teachers and youth librarians looking to incorporate Graphic novels into their libraries and classrooms.
Manga Bibliography
What is Manga?
What are Manga and Anime The original essay written to define Manga and explain its origins to an American audience. This essay is extremely informative and a wise place to start for anyone who wants to start incorporating Graphic Novels into their classroom, or at least their library. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://stuff.mit.edu/people/rei/Expl.html
Rei's Anime and Manga Page This source includes several essays on Manga including its definition and age appropriateness. The author is well spoken and extremely knowledgeable of the content. However his essays are written on a higher reading level. 15 and up. 5/20/05. http://stuff.mit.edu/people/rei/Anime.html
The Librarian’s Guide to Anime and Manga Another website with several links to definitions of Anime and Manga, and how they translate into American culture. Also includes some recommended novels, and a special section on questionable material. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://www.koyagi.com/Libguide.html
Review Sites
No Flying No Tights This website is dedicated to graphic novel reviewing for all ages, it is sectioned up into novels that are appropriate for kids, teens, and adults. Based on the opening page, you can choose your group and browse accordingly. All ages welcome. 5/20/05. http://www.noflyingnotights.com/index.html
Voya Online Title page to entire magazine layout for Voice of Youth Advocates. The graphic novel review, Graphically Speaking is available online and changes each month. Reviews are critical and fair. To get to graphic novel reviews, scroll down to Graphically Speaking, and click, make sure you check out the review codes first! All ages welcome. 5/20/05. http://www.voya.com/WhatsInVoya/reviews.shtml
Graphic Novel Reviews This website broadly reviews graphic novels among other comic books. Reviews are slightly lengthy with some higher level vocabulary. It’s up to the individual what is actually to be done with the novel, whether it’s appropriate for classroom use. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Study/4273/bat1.html
Grapic Novels - This website is particularly aimed for those that want to find graphic novels for teens and children with lots of information for those looking to expand their libraries. Novels are presented as they come out, but they can also be searched for through age group. Ages 15 and up. 5/20/05. http://www.graphicnovels.brodart.com/sampler.htm
Graphic Novels for Public Libraries This website is very no frills in its approach; it also has not been updated for some time. However, it is a solid start for someone wanting to begin their collection. Fairly low tech, but some goodies to be had in what is covered. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm
Some Starter Books
Bone This review from the Washington Post online covers the award-winning Bone series, and the author’s other work, as well as some other graphic novel authors. The review is witty and accurate of the graphic novel, it is only lacking in any thumbnails of the artwork. All ages welcome. 5/20/05. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51777-2005Feb24.html
Franz Kafka’s THE METAMORPHOSIS adapted by Peter Kuper An online presentation of the first 10 pages of the novel, The Metamorphosis in graphic novel format. Spooky music and excellent graphics will have everyone hooked to find the book immediately! All ages welcome. 5/20/05.
http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/metamorphosis/
Maus Brief write up on the Pulitzer Prize Winning Maus, complete with some page shots from the novel. No library should be without this double volume. Site also has links to Spiegelman’s other graphic novels as well as his biography. Ages 15 and up. 5/20/05. http://www.randomhouse.com/pantheon/graphicnovels/maus1.html
Persepolis
The Story of a Childhood Summary of
Marjane Satrapi’s account of growing up in wartorn
Powell’s Books Website dedicated to the sale of Graphic Novels. It provides slight reviews or synoposis of the novels, however they are not indepth. Includes novels separated into genres and special interest. Also includes used graphic novels. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://www.powells.com/psection/GraphicNovels.html
Libraries Unlimited Brief description of a necessary book that any youth librarian or teacher considering graphic novels in the classroom should have on hand. Site includes subject contents of book as well as pricing. All ages welcome. 5/20/05. http://lu.com/showbook.cfm?isbn=1591581427
A Group Effort
ALA/ Graphic Novels for Younger Readers Website includes mini essay on the effectiveness of graphic novels with younger readers, and also includes small summaries of graphic novels suitable for lower grades, along with their recommended grade levels. All ages welcome. 5/20/05. http://www.ala.org/ala/booklinksbucket/graphicnovelsforyounger.htm
Bringing Graphic Novels into a School’s Curriculum Amazing essay on the effectiveness of graphic Novels with reluctant readers. Also includes definitions of the different types of graphic novels. The references used to compose the essay are valuable on their own. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://www.aiada.org/article.asp?id=29715
CCBC Graphic Novels Webpage of several resources that cover reviews (online and printed), Graphic Novel vendors, library resources, and a list of books that will be helpful in choosing appropriate material. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://www.soemadison.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/graphicnovels.asp
Let’s read Over 20 sites listed that vary in content. From essays on why graphic novels should be integrated into the curriculum to online discussion forums, and graphic novel review sites with target audiences. All ages welcome. 5/20/05. http://www.linkingforlearning.com/lets_read/
We-love-anime Website devoted to anime art. If you need to create something visual, this is the site for you. Anime is extremely appealing to budding comic book artists, and this site has thousands of images to choose from. A username and password are required. All ages welcome. 5/20/05. http://www.aiada.org/article.asp?id=29715
Young Adult Librarian’s Help – Homepage This set-up page includes links to several comics distributor homepages, review pages, and (check it out) an online discussion forum for teachers to discuss graphic novel reviews and resources. Ages 18 and up. 5/20/05. http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us/yacomic.html