How to use this book and what is a graphic novel -- History of American comics and graphic novels -- The evolution of manga -- Benefits of graphic novels -- Collection development and management -- Evaluating a graphic novel for purchase -- Purchasing options -- Mending -- Programming with graphic novels -- Recommended graphic novels.
9781555707453 (alk. paper)
2010040895
Comic books, strips, etc.--History and criticism. Graphic novels--History and criticism. Libraries--Special collections--Comic books, strips, etc. Libraries--Special collections--Graphic novels. Teenagers--Books and reading--United States. Young adults' libraries--Collection development--United States.