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- Title
Discovering Greatness: YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens List.
- Authors
Kim, Joy; Myers, Rachael
- Abstract
The article discusses the Young Adult Library Services Association's (YALSA) Great Graphic Novels for Teens (GGNT) list and committee. It notes that the list has become an important tool for libraries wishing to develop their graphic novel collections and appeal to a broader teenage audience. The authors comment on the variety of genres and subjects within graphic novels and the selection criteria for the list which includes excellence and integration of art, addressing relevant and timely teen concerns, and teen appeal and popularity. Other topics explored include the challenges of the graphic novel publishing industry, how the committee addresses mature content, and suggestions for graphic novel promotion within libraries.
- Subjects
GRAPHIC novels; LIBRARY services for teenagers; COMIC books &; teenagers; YOUNG Adult Library Services Association (Organization); LIBRARY book lists; MASS media &; teenagers; YOUNG adult literature
- Publication
Young Adult Library Services, 2012, Vol 10, Issue 3, p39
- ISSN
1541-4302
- Publication type
Article