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Making a Difference: Exploring the World of Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are a unique format that tells stories through sequential art. They encompass various genres, including nonfiction, and appeal to readers of all ages. Notable works, such as Maus, Watchmen, and Persepolis, demonstrate the power of graphic novels to address significant themes. These stories inspire readers, inviting them to engage with complex topics through captivating visuals and narratives. Whether for younger audiences or adults, graphic novels enrich the literary landscape and promote understanding in innovative ways.

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Making a Difference: Exploring the World of Graphic Novels

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  1. Where do I start? Making a difference with graphic novels

  2. What is a “graphic novel” • A format not a genre • Consists of sequential art when viewed in order tell a story – Will Eisner • Books written in the form of comics • Come in all genres including nonfiction

  3. Maus • Written and illustrated by Art Spiegelman • For ages 12+ • First GN to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1992, also won the Eisner and Harvey same year

  4. The Watchmen • Written by Alan Moore, Illustrated by Dave Gibbons • For ages 14 + • Won Hugo Award in 1988

  5. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns • Written and illustrated by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley • For ages 15+ • Ushered in a new age for GN’s

  6. Sandman • Written by Neil Gaiman • For ages 16+ • Only other graphic novel other than Watchman and The Dark Knight Returns to make the NYT’s Best Seller List

  7. Pedro and Me • Written and illustrated by Judd Winick • For ages 14+ • Biography, nominated for Eisner in 2000

  8. A Contract with God • Written and illustrated by Will Eisner • For ages 16+ • First use of term “graphic novel”

  9. Truer than True Romances • Written by Jeanne Martinet • For ages 16+ • Older romance comics with new dialogue written in

  10. Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall • Written by Bill Willingham; illustrated by Esao Andrews, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Mark Buckingham, James Jean • For ages 16+ • Won 2007 Eisner Award

  11. Ultimate Spider-Man: Power and Responsibility • Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Bill Jemas; illustrated by Mark Bagley • All ages • First in a series of Spiderman collections

  12. Barefoot Gen • Written and illustrated by Keiji Nakazawa • For ages 16+ • One of the first Manga series to be translated to English

  13. Pride of Baghdad • Written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon • For ages 14+ • Won 2007 Harvey Award

  14. Neon Genesis Evangelion • Written and illustrated by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto • For ages 15+ • Also an anime series

  15. Persepolis • Written and illustrated by Marjane Satrapi • For ages 14+ • Biography, also made into a film

  16. Bone • Written and illustrated by Jeff Smith • For ages 7+ • Series currently has 9 volumes, has won more than a dozen Eisner Awards

  17. Age of Reptiles • Written and illustrated by Ricardo Delgado • For ages 9+ • Won Eisner Award in 1997

  18. Clan Apis • Written and illustrated by Jay Hosler • For age 7+ • Fictional biography

  19. Owly • Written and illustrated by Andy Runton • For ages 7+ • Has won Eisner, Harvey and Ignatz awards

  20. Babymouse • Written and illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm • For all ages • Each book in series is single color

  21. Castle Waiting • Written and illustrated by Linda Medley • For ages 9+ • 2007 Eisner Award Winner

  22. Tokyo Mew Mew • Written and illustrated by Mia Ikumi and Reiko Yoshida • For ages 10+ • Especially favored by girls

  23. Gon • Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka • For all ages • Story without words

  24. Mail Order Ninja • Written by Joshua Elder; illustrated by Erich Owen • For ages 10 + • Action comedy

  25. Ug: Boy Genius of the Stone Age • Written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs • For ages 8+

  26. Meanwhile… • Written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer • For all ages • By the author of Bark, George The Daddy Mountain I’m Not Bobby

  27. Yotsuba • Written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma • For ages 10+ • The Japanese Dennis the Menace

  28. Comic Adventure of Boots • Written and illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura • For ages 5+ • 3 stories in comic strip form

  29. To Dance • Written by Seina Cherson Seigel; illustrated by Mark Seigel • For ages 8+ • Biography

  30. The Arrival • Written and illustrated by Shaun Tan • For ages 12+ • Sepia tone art

  31. Remember to have an open mind and enjoy! THE END

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