Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids: A comprehensive resource for selecting comic books and graphic novels for kids at the elementary level

At last! A comprehensive resource for selecting comic books and graphic novels for kids at the elementary level! Every public and elementary school library needs a copy of this easy-to-use book.

·        The first comprehensive listing of comic strip collections and graphics novels specifically targeted for the elementary reader.

·        Includes popular titles from Marvel Comics and DC Comics like every kid’s favorite superheroes, Spiderman, Batman, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, and more – but recommends only those titles appropriate for young children!

·        Recommends Japanese Manga and Anime titles kids will love, like fun adventures from Pokemon and the Japanese hit comic characters, Card Captor Sakura and Hikaru No Go.

·        Includes lists of recommended comics and graphic novels for a core collection from Michele Gorman – aka the “Comix Librarian” -- a national authority on kids comics who speaks regularly at renowned conferences like Comic-Con. 

·        Foreword by Bone comic author Jeff Smith.

·       Original art featuring cartoonist Jimmy Gownley’s adorable cast of characters from his outstanding Amelia Rules! Series.

Kids love comics, and graphic novels are becoming widely accepted to motivate early and reluctant readers. But, how do you know if the comic is appropriate for your patrons, especially at the elementary level? Finally, there is a book you can trust to help you develop a quality, age-appropriate comics and graphic novel collection for young readers. Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids includes titles specifically for this market, all carefully reviewed by Michele Gorman, one of the highly respected experts in the comics field. This easy-to-use resource can help professionals develop a collection of the best of this popular format for elementary readers.

Table of Contents

·        Foreword: Jeff Smith

·        Original “Amelia Rules!” Comic & Cover Art: Jimmy Gownley

·        Introduction

·        Section 1: Recommended Fiction for Young Readers

·        Section 2: Recommended Manga Series for Young Readers

·        Section 3: Recommended Graphic Non-fiction for Young Readers

·        Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

·        Appendix B: Online Resource Guide

·        Appendix C: Professional Books About Graphic Novels and Comic Books/ Index