Getting Graphic Comics for Kids Author:Michele Gorman At last! A comprehensive resource for selecting graphic novels for younger readers! Every public library and elementary school library needs a copy of this easy-to-use book. Includes annotated bibliographies of recommended graphic novels for kids 6-12 to help you develop a quality, age-appropriate graphic novel collection, including fiction... more », nonfiction, and manga. More than fifteen pages from some of the most popular comics for kids today, helping librarians and teachers understand the appeal of this popular format. Foreword by Jeff Smith, renowned creator of the Bone series 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 graphic novel 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 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 graphic novel field. This easy-to-use resource can help professionals develop a collection of the best of this popular format for elementary readers.« less