Graphic Novels Now

First, they are always "graphic novels" and never "comic books." For one thing, not many of them are comical, not counting biting irony and sarcasm. Second, they appeal greatly to a wide range of the very people you have been trying to get into the library, including youth and reluctant readers. Goldsmith, collection management and promotion librarian at the Berkeley, California Public Library, speaks from her experience as an early collector. She covers the various definitions of graphic novels, the means of finding reviews and developing collections, the challenges of maintenance and how to overcome them, marketing and promotion, and advice on the politics surrounding graphic novels, which could create their very own interesting moments. Goldsmith includes a list of selected graphic novels by category, resources, and collection development policies. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR