Graphic Novels Added to the Collection

What are Graphic novels? Why read them? If someone tells you all you do is read comic books, you should be able to explain the difference between the two formats. Comic books are usually collections of unrelated stories. Although the same character may show up in every story, the storylines usually have their own plot. Comics are almost always shorter than graphic novels and function as a format with primarily entertainment value. In contrast, graphic novels usually tell only one story, and although the length of graphic novels vary, they are usually longer than comics. Graphic novels cover a wide variety of topics, some of the most excellent graphic novels are completely devoid of superheroes, magic, excessive violence, science fiction, color, or fantastic beasts.

Relying on input from other libraries, published reviews and student recommendations, 40 new graphic novels have been purchased, processed and were placec on the shelves for checkout on April 15, 2007, in celebration of National Library Week. These items will be easily identifiable by the orange tape placed on the spine of each item. Topic choices include: classic, nonfiction, Manga, y fiction, Marvel and j fiction. Other libraries have reported an increase in circulation to young people ages 12 -18 because of life addition of these materials. This material meets the need to keep young people reading during the teenage years.

Here is where we need your input. What would you like to see added to this collection? Debbie Jones, Assistant to the Director has taken on the task of growing this collection. She would very much appreciate recommendations for materials lo purchase. You may can her at the library toll free at 1-877-CALL HCL, local at 885-2612 or via E-Mail at debbie.jones@real.more.net.

Come take a look at our brand new graphic novel collection.

Graphic Novels are marked with the symbol in the Elsie Online Catalog.