Graphic Novels for Young Readers

Librarians looking to beef up their graphic-novel collections will do well to get their hands on this valuable volume. The annotated entries are laid out in eight chapters organized by major genre, and from action and adventure to educational. Within chapters, the titles, 600 in all, are arranged alphabetically into popular subgenres such as superheroes, mythology, sports, and many more. A bonus of this type of organization is that you can easily find related titles by scanning the same chapter—something that wouldn't be possible if the book were organized by age group. The intended audience for each title is clear, with bold icons providing an age range. Herald's writing style lends personality to what could easily be a dry overview. "Nate's Picks" highlight the author's favorites in each genre, which is helpful for librarians with more limited budgets. Back matter includes book and web resources and a list of publishers. A thorough, well-organized, one-stop shop for quality graphic novels.—Travis Jonker, Dorr Elementary School, MI