Congratulations; you have started your graphic novel collection! Now, you need to take care of the niggling details, such as how to catalog graphic novels, and where to shelve them. Diamond spoke to Kat Kan, a lifelong comics fan and respected industry professional for her take on these issues. Ms. Kan has been a librarian…
Author: Ashley Kronsberg
ASHLEY KRONSBERG is the Marketing Manager for Diamond Book Distributors and the Editor of Diamond BookShelf Magazine. When she isn’t standing on the rooftops screaming her heart out about the latest graphic novels and manga, she can be found crying over the latest slice of life anime she was not emotionally prepared for, pocket healing in the dungeons of Azeroth, or hunting skags on the outskirts of Pandora.
Libraries: Starting a Graphic Novel Collection
Deciding to include comic books and graphic novels in your collection is the first step into a larger world. Now, you must decide what to do once you’re there. There is no national standard when it comes to the appropriateness or selection of graphic novels. Therefore, the best titles to include can vary from library…
Graphic Novel Programming for All-Ages and All Budgets
If there’s one thing librarians are always looking for, it’s new ideas for programs, especially programs that tie-in with the books in their collection. Graphic novels offer a lot of possibilities for programming for all ages and all budgets. Because of their combination of art and words, graphic novels allow for programs exploring writing, drawing,…
Noe’s Comics Nook: My Broken Mariko
December 2020 Even if it may not feel like it, know that you are never alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24/7, at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). My Broken Mariko Published by: Yen Press Written by: Waka Hirako Illustrated by: Waka Hirako ISBN: 9781975318604 Ages: 16+ Review Full…
Noe’s Comics Nook: Olympia
December 2020 Even if it may not feel like it, know that you are never alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24/7, at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Olympia Published by: Image Comics Written by: Curt Pires Illustrated by: Alex Diotto, Dee Cunniffe, Christian Ward ISBN: 9781534315952 Ages: 16+…
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Noe’s Comics Nook: Guts
November 2020 Guts Published by: Scholastic Written by: Raina Telgemeier Illustrated by: Raina Telgemeier ISBN: 9780545852500 Ages: 8+ Review You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone interested in comics today who doesn’t know Raina Telgemeier. With multiple New York Times bestselling comics and a massive portion of total comics sales each year all to herself, it comes as…