David S. Serchay
| ISBN: 9781555706265 Published: 2008 6 x 9 | 271 pp. | $55.00 |  WorldCat record
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Build a blockbuster collection and manage it with “super-human” success!
Graphic novels tell the stories, star the heroes (real and fictional) and address the issues relevant to youngsters and tweens in a style that holds their interest and keeps them coming back for more! More than merely comic books-and not always rated "PG"-they have an important educational component as well. In addition to being great for readers who are challenged by large chunks of text, graphic novels take advantage of the flexibility of nimble young minds that have grown up immersed in a multimedia world. Make no mistake, these works are not easy reads-they demand all the language and literacy skills educators strive to instill in their students, including: active decoding, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary building, sequencing and more.
This must-have resource on developing your collection of this important format will give you a wealth of tips and practical advice about buying, recommending, cataloging, and shelving. Youth services specialist David Serchay shares the insights of librarians, media specialists, and vendors around the country about how best to build and manage graphic novel collections. You'll find this guide's annotated list of highly recommended titles invaluable.
This must-have resource on developing your collection of this important format will give you a wealth of tips and practical advice about buying, recommending, cataloging, and shelving. Youth services specialist David Serchay shares the insights of librarians, media specialists, and vendors around the country about how best to build and manage graphic novel collections. You'll find this guide's annotated list of highly recommended titles invaluable.
A Top YA Professional Book of 2008; Everything you ever wanted to know about comics and graphic novels - history, how to build a collection, issues, display and promotion, and one of the best book lists of contemporary graphic novels, complete with appropriate age levels...Good reading, and a great resource.
-- The Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, May 2009
This marvelous resource, almost encyclopedic in scope, will be considered the definitive source for years to come....Serchay's writing style is so approachable that this resource is also fun to read....This is a first and essential purchase for all libraries serving youth and young adult library services.
-- Catholic Library World, March 2009
...a valuable tool for those who need help accepting graphic novels and creating collections for children and early teens...while the book alone is a tremendous resource, its appendixes and substantial bibliography will be of utmost importance to practitioners. Highly recommended.
-- Library Media Connection, January/February 2009
Here is a wonderful book for serving the younger set of kids and tweens with a genre they have adopted in droves...We have not seen a better book on the topic and recommend this highly not just for the professional but as a book to study in a tween group who is entrusted with the responsibility of helping to build this collection.
-- Teacher Librarian, October 2008
The Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels for Children and Tweens fills a gap in the literature by focusing on a younger audience.
-- American Libraries, November 2008
Librarians looking to give their children's and tween graphic novel collections as much attention as those for older readers will not be disappointed.
-- YALS, Fall 2008
An insightful introduction to this format as well as an effective selection tool, this guide is highly recommended.
-- Booklist, October 2008
...A solid resource for youth librarians who have not yet delved into building a graphic novel collection.
-- VOYA, October 2008
Serchay's book is highly and enthusiastically recommended for libraries serving children and tweens.
-- Library Journal - Starred Review - September 2008
The strength of this book lies in the historical and background information that accompanies most sections...Youth-services librarians looking for historical background in addition to practical advice will find this volume helpful.
-- School Library Journal, August 2008
Gives solid advice for picking what's cool and hip for today's children...expertly composed, and highly recommended for professional, academic and community Library Science reference collections.
-- The Midwest Book Review, July 2008
Library practitioner Serchay, whose personal collection numbers more than 25,000 titles, gives youth librarians the inside scoop on graphic novels so they can make informed choices and attract readership.
-- Reference and Research Book News, August 2008
-- The Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, May 2009
This marvelous resource, almost encyclopedic in scope, will be considered the definitive source for years to come....Serchay's writing style is so approachable that this resource is also fun to read....This is a first and essential purchase for all libraries serving youth and young adult library services.
-- Catholic Library World, March 2009
...a valuable tool for those who need help accepting graphic novels and creating collections for children and early teens...while the book alone is a tremendous resource, its appendixes and substantial bibliography will be of utmost importance to practitioners. Highly recommended.
-- Library Media Connection, January/February 2009
Here is a wonderful book for serving the younger set of kids and tweens with a genre they have adopted in droves...We have not seen a better book on the topic and recommend this highly not just for the professional but as a book to study in a tween group who is entrusted with the responsibility of helping to build this collection.
-- Teacher Librarian, October 2008
The Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels for Children and Tweens fills a gap in the literature by focusing on a younger audience.
-- American Libraries, November 2008
Librarians looking to give their children's and tween graphic novel collections as much attention as those for older readers will not be disappointed.
-- YALS, Fall 2008
An insightful introduction to this format as well as an effective selection tool, this guide is highly recommended.
-- Booklist, October 2008
...A solid resource for youth librarians who have not yet delved into building a graphic novel collection.
-- VOYA, October 2008
Serchay's book is highly and enthusiastically recommended for libraries serving children and tweens.
-- Library Journal - Starred Review - September 2008
The strength of this book lies in the historical and background information that accompanies most sections...Youth-services librarians looking for historical background in addition to practical advice will find this volume helpful.
-- School Library Journal, August 2008
Gives solid advice for picking what's cool and hip for today's children...expertly composed, and highly recommended for professional, academic and community Library Science reference collections.
-- The Midwest Book Review, July 2008
Library practitioner Serchay, whose personal collection numbers more than 25,000 titles, gives youth librarians the inside scoop on graphic novels so they can make informed choices and attract readership.
-- Reference and Research Book News, August 2008
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