Getting Graphic: Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy With Preteens and Teens (Literature and Reading Motivation) 
asked by fusionz on November 12, 2006 9:47 AM
Library media specialists can jumpstart reading enthusiasm for their young adult audience with this new resource and the emerging effectiveness of using graphic novels to promote literacy. This resource includes an overview of the history of comic books and graphic novels, a "plain english" glossary to help readers decipher terms used in graphic novel publishing, as well as a list of recommended graphic novel titles.
This one-of-a-kind book specifically addresses collection development of graphic novels in library media centers, and serves as an introductory guide to the graphic novel format for school as well as public librarians.
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to the world of graphic novels. Gorman delivers exactly the kind of info that busy teachers and librarians need: lots of annotated lists (including ten "safe" graphic novels), some context, and issue related to selecting, maintaining, and promoting a graphic novel collection. There's a great gloosary of terms (only lack a pronounication guide for terms related to Japanese animation), a guide to resources, and even a nice guide to publishers and distributers. On top of all this are some illustrations / covers from graphic novels, plus an illustration of the author drawn as a Librarian Superhero. Gorman does a superhero task of advocating and explaining the need for graphic novels in school and public libraries.
reviewed by crick on November 20, 2006 8:49 PM
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While new on the scene, Michele Gorman shows great promise as a literary mastermind. Her first book tells it like it is. Harry Potter, watch out. If you are a teacher, or parent, trying to reach your kids on a literary level, this book is definitely for you. I just can't wait for her next publication.
reviewed by stonefox on November 29, 2006 2:57 PM