Library Resources

The following links are suggested titles organized by different criteria. The age ratings given are to be considered the minimum age; many of the titles for younger readers would be enjoyed by older ones as well.

Questions, concerns or corrections in regards to these materials should be directed to libraryliaison@lostwonders.com.

Recommended Resources:
Gorman, Michele. Getting Graphic: Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy with Teens and Preteens. Linwood, 2004.

Lyga, Allyson and Barry. Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide. Libraries Unlimited, 2004.

Crawford, Philip. "Notable Graphic Novels of 2003" in Thought Bubbles, vol. 32, #4, March/April 2004.

Gorman, Michele. "Graphic Novels for Young Readers" in Book Links, May 2004.

Avery, Ben. "All-Ages Comics? Why We Need More All-Ages Comics and What We Can Do About It" in The Comic Book Digest, #3, December 2004.

Brenner, Robin. "No Flying, No Tights" at http://www.noflyingnotights.com

Crawford, Philip. "Selecting Materials that will appeal to Girls" at http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/kqweb/
kqreviews/crawford/v31n2.htm

Lavin, Michael. "Comic Books for Young Adults: A Guide for Libraries" at http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/comics/pages/

Thank You:
Debra Tryggestad, Frank Lloyd Wright Middle School, West Allis, WI, for her guidance and enthusiasm on this project.