Graphic Novels

The Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List for 2012 has just been announced and there are some awesome reads included this year!  The Maverick List promotes recreational reading for teens and tweens in 6^th through 12^th grades.  Check out some of these great graphic novels for 9^th-12^th grade readers or teens who are transitioning to adult books.  Or you can check out the entire 2012 Maverick List!

It may surprise you to know that graphic novels have been around longer than your typical super hero or Sunday comics. A new book to our library collection is 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die. By the same folks who brought you 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die and others, this book is filled with classic treasures ranging a variety of subjects and illustrative styles. Titles are ordered by publication date and date back as early as 1837.

At Your Library, a public awareness campaign for public libraries, recently published “The Best Graphic Novel for Children.”
The list is filled with recommendations for reluctant readers and those who enjoy illustrated reads. Not only do these titles encourage reading, they can serve as supplemental teaching aides on topics such as history and literature.
 

Below are highlights from the list by grade level. Click here to see the full list of books!

Grades K-12

Did you know October is Emotional Wellness Month? There is enough blood and gore as we near Halloween so why not pick up some illustrated goodies to brighten your day?

The following books are sure to give you a smile and laugh! Originally published as strips in various newspapers, the library owns many collections printed in book form.