Graphic Novels Go Back to School
It’s hard not to notice that the past decade has seen the dawn of a new golden age for comics and graphic novels for kids. Publishers and imprints dedicated to the format—First Second, Graphix, Papercutz among them—have flourished. And graphic novel creators such as Raina Telgemeier and Jeff Kinney have achieved rock star status. Sales of graphic novels in North America topped $535 million (including units sold via the traditional book channel and comics stores), according to a joint estimate from ICv2, which tracks the business of pop culture on its website, and Comichron, the world’s largest repository of comic book sales figures. And a gander at national bestseller lists like the New York Times, which has a Graphic Books category, or a trip to the local bookstore or public library, where shelves are crowded with graphic novels, are evidence of these booming numbers. Not surprisingly, a number of graphic novel creators say that they were, and are, visual learners.
Activities – Jarrett Lerner
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless explicit permission is granted. Below will find: Blank Comic Book Pages, Special Activities, “How to Draw…” Instructions, “Finish This Comic!” Comics, and Drawing/Writing Prompts. More activities are being added to this page regularly, so make sure to check back for more.
Karys McEwen: Why you should meet your heroes
In her first column for 2019, high school library manager Karys McEwen argues that young people have much to gain from interacting with authors in person—but authors need to be supported. A few years ago I was contacted by an author who was interested in visiting my school library for free while promoting their latest book, an anthology of young adult stories. I jumped at the offer, especially since working at a public school meant there wasn’t much of a budget for visiting authors. The author brought along another writer friend who happened to be in town, and the two of them regaled the student book club with stories about their creative process, getting published, and making a career out of writing. The kids asked endless questions. Some of them also purchased the anthology and had it signed, while others borrowed it from the library—the reserve queue was at least a couple of students long for the rest of the year.
What Makes a Book Worth Reading? - Books Make a Difference
What makes a book good? Can a book be considered good if it is a great story with average writing? How about a well-written book with a less-than-compelling storyline? Do awards matter? What is the criteria you use to gauge whether a book is worth the read? Does a book have to be good to make a difference in someone’s life?
Graphic Novels / FrontPage
This site seeks to provide some information about Graphic Novels and where you can: Read Reviews & News Sourcing for Graphic Novels in Australia Graphic novels and their use in education Guides to Collection Development in Libraries Additionally you can read: Paper was presented at the ALIA 2004 Conference (Australian Library & Information Association)
5 reasons your child should read graphic novels
In my former life as a teacher, reading specialist and educational therapist with a master's degree in language and literacy (a fancy name for reading), I had one mission: to transform every student into a reader. That meant not only helping my students develop reading skills, but also turning them into lifelong readers. I pursued this goal like I was Harry Potter searching for the horcruxes to destroy Voldemort. I attended reading conferences and workshops, outfitted my classroom with beanbag chairs and a library, and taught book clubs in the summers ... you get the idea. But some of my students still weren’t meeting their potential as readers.
ACCC digital platforms inquiry: Facebook, Google scramble to contain global fallout from ACCC plan
The ACCC also proposes changes to the Privacy Act to force digital platforms to be clearer with their terms and conditions and to allow Australians to "opt-in" to targeted advertising. The recommendations form part of a world-first inquiry and are considered among the strongest moves globally to manage the rising influence of digital platforms after a rocky year for major tech companies. Facebook, in particular, has been under increased scrutiny worldwide after a series of scandals around users' data and a proliferation of fake news on its platform. Australia has close links to regulators in the US, Europe and the UK, and ACCC chair Rod Sims is calling on regulators in other markets to follow his lead. "We meet informally very often and these issues in different ways have come up in those discussions ...
Why connecting and talking about books on social media is so cool
Books are great. And that’s just a given. It seems really weird saying what’s always seemed so obvious to me. But that’s besides the point.
Graphic Novels: Romance, Roller Derby, and River Spirits
Lyfoung, Patricia. The Scarlet Rose: I Knew I’d Meet You. tr. from French by Joe Johnson. illus. by Patricia Lyfoung. 96p. (The Scarlet Rose: Bk. 1). Papercutz/Charmz. Sept. 2017.
How Raina Telgemeier Faces Her Fear
Raina Telgemeier has built a fan base among young readers with her graphic novels and memoirs. “Guts” is her most personal book yet. Raina Telgemeier Raina Telgemeier struggles to find the right words when she tries to describe the sinking, claustrophobic sensation of having a panic attack. “It’s kind of difficult to talk about,” she said.
Library guiding documents
Along with your library guiding statement, we recommend keeping separate documents for specific library functions. How much detail you include and the formats you use, such as lists or flowcharts, depends on your own systems and processes. The documents should outline: the principles used to guide your decisions about your library and its collection who's responsible for what what steps they need to take which forms or documents to use. Include the process and schedule for reviewing your library procedures in the documentation. Use our template to create a set of guiding documents for your library:
Why technologists are limiting their families' screen time
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