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Record Id:
25439613 (Australian Library Collections)
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Author:
Lyga, Allyson A. W.
Title:
Graphic novels in your media center : a definitive guide / by Allyson A.W. Lyga with Barry Lyga.
Published:
Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, c2004.
Description:
xvi, 180 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
1591581427 (alk. paper)
LC Call Number:
Z692.G7
Dewey Number:
025.2/1878
Summary:
"This useful guide to collecting and using graphic novels contains lesson plans linked to school curriculums for all ages, helping educators to harness the instructional potential of these books. The authors also discuss how graphic novels can be important learning tools, particularly for reluctant readers."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents:
1. Why graphic novels? -- 2. Introduction to graphic novels and common terms -- 3. Graphic novels for the school library media collection -- 4. Testimonials -- 5. Creative partnerships with comic book stores -- 6. Resources and support -- 7. Lesson plans -- App. 100 graphic novels.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-173) and index.
Subjects:
Libraries -- Special collections -- Graphic novels.
School libraries -- Book selection -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Graphic novels -- United States.
Children -- Books and reading.
Teenagers -- Books and reading.
Other Authors:
Lyga, Barry.
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Charles Sturt University. Bathurst Campus Library (NCSU:B)
(001357641) 741.5 LYGA<001357641>
Charles Sturt University. Wagga Wagga Campus Library (NCSU:W)
(001357641) 741.5 LYGA<001357641>
Edith Cowan University. Edith Cowan University Library (WCX)
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RMIT University. RMIT University Library (VIT)
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State Library of Western Australia (WLB)
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University of Canberra. University of Canberra Library (AUC)
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