Kirkus Reviews Unveils Its Best of 2010
Kirkus Reviews has published its excellent lists of the best books of 2010 for children and young adults, and both categories have a section for graphic novels. Since there was a bumper crop of good titles to chose from, it was no doubt tough for them to narrow it down. They made some excellent choices.
-- John HoganGGNFT Nominations Are Out
The great people at YALSA (the Young Adult Library Services Association)--many of whom are friends and/or contributors to GNR--have released their annual list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens nominations. The 2011 list is a fantastic cavalcade of what makes comics great and really showcases the diversity that is more and more becoming inherent in graphic-novel publishing. This is an impressive list of awesome books, and I encourage everyone to check it out.
-- John HoganLynda Barry on Talk of the Nation
Celebrated comics artist and creator Lynda Barry will be on NPR's Talk of the Nation today to discuss her works like Picture This and What It Is. With the explosion of graphic memoirs that have come out recently, particularly in the wake of her how-to books, it's sure to be an interesting conversation.
-- John HoganToon Takes on Bullying (and Offers a Contest)
Toon Books is helping kids address the issue of bullying by allowing kids to make their own comic strip based on their experiences. The larger program, which involves kids, teachers, and parents and helps create discussion, also gives entrants the chance to win a new iPod Touch and a set of Toon Books for the classroom. The contest is only open to kindergartners, first, and second graders in New York State, though. Full details can be found here.
-- John Hogan
