The popularity of graphic novels with teens and adults has exploded in recent years. Parallel to that popularity is their tremendous growth in the children’s market. Graphic novels are great way to get kids to read, but which titles are appropriate for those younger readers? And which graphic novels will they most enjoy?
Librarians and teachers know how important graphic novels can be in engaging young readers and even getting reluctant readers interested in books. Graphic Novels for Young Readers: A Genre Guide for Ages 4-14 identifies and describes the growing number of graphic novels that are suitable for and popular with readers ages 6-14.
Taking a genre approach, the book organizes approximately 400 titles, most of them published in the last five years, according to genre, subgenre, and theme. It describes series and lists bibliographic information for each title. Also included are subjects and read-alikes, as well as designations of awards. A great readers’ advisory tool, this guide can also be used for collection development in school and public libraries.
