Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Why Graphic Novels?

Explorer: The Mystery Boxes
edited by Kazu Kibuishi
Amulet Books (Abrams), 2012

Why Graphic Novels?
Because they're not always easy, and they're not always fluff.

by John Lechner
Candlewick Press, 2007

by John Lechner
Candlewick Press, 2009

Why Graphic Novels?

written by Jorge Aguirre
art by Rafael Rosado
story by Rafael Rosado & Jorge Aguirre
color by John Novak
additional color by Matthew Schenk
First Second, 2012

Why Graphic Novels?

written by Brandon Terrell
illustrated by Gerardo Sandoval
colored by Benny Fuentes
Stone Arch Books, 2011

Why Graphic Novels? 

written and illustrated by Mark Fearing
created by Mark Fearing and Tim Rummel
Chronicle Books, 2012

Why Graphic Novels?

Why Graphic Novels?
Why not? They're FUN!!


  1. I'm always looking for new graphic novels to add to my classroom library. Your post gave me a few new ideas. Thanks!

  2. Oooh, thanks for this! I will look for them today. The kiddo is very devoted to his cell phone these days (sigh), but these ought to distract him for a while.

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  3. Thanks for the great addtions to my wish list that just keeps getting longer and longer!!


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