Graphic Novel Grants Reception at ALA Annual Conference
The reception brings together librarians, creators, publishers, and graphic novel enthusiasts to mingle and hear from each other.
Posts Tagged ‘graphic novels’
Comics, Super Heroes, Pop Culture, and Libraries
Every July, thousands of people converge on Comic-Con International: San Diego to have an in-person experience with their favorite comics, TV shows, and movies. Throughout the year, conventions celebrating comics, pop culture, super heroes, and more take place across the country. These events are fantastic opportunities for libraries to meet potential users who might never have thought of the library as a place they would go, and connect with those who already love their library on a new level.
I Was Lucky Because I Could Walk to Our Local Library: A Conversation with Cece Bell
Award winning author Cece Bell has been writing and illustrating children’s picture books for several years. This year, her book for older children, El Deafo, earned her a Newberry Honor. A graphic novel memoir, El Deafo tells her story of becoming almost completely deaf at a young age due to illness. Depicting the resulting challenges—and delights—are a cast of bunny characters that tell a very human story.
What is an Adult Graphic Novel?
In the quandary of whether to have an “adult graphic novel” collection, do you have an idea of what you want “adult graphic novel” collection to mean for your library?
