Category Archives: Graphic Novel

Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Victoria Waddle

I was excited to learn that Isabel Quintero wrote a new YA book because my students had enjoyed Gabi: A Girl in Pieces so much. (I only use the past tense because I retired; they are most likely still enjoying it.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography/Memoir, Family Problems, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction/Historical Element, Young Adult Literature | Tagged creativity, Graciela Iturbide, graphic nonfiction, hi-low reading, Isabel Quintero, nonfiction, photography, YA literature, Zeke Pena | 2 Comments

New copies of Naruto!

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Victoria Waddle

We bought all new copies of the Naruto graphic novel series through volume 30. Come check them out!

Posted in Graphic Novel, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Uncategorized | Tagged graphic novels, hi-low, Naruto, reluctant readers, YA fiction | Leave a comment

“Hyperbole and a Half”

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Victoria Waddle

Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things that Happened by Allie Brosh This fun and sometimes poignant book of wacky comics and weird life lessons is taken from the author’s blog. I’d never seen the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novel | Tagged Allie Brosch, autobiography, biography, blogs, childhood, dogs, graphic novel, humor, Hyperbole and a Half, illustrated books, memoir, mental depression | Leave a comment

Truth, lies, and fiction: Mac Barnett in TED Talk

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

He’s right–fiction is the intersection between truth and lies. Readers, writers and artists have always known this, but Mac Barnett has a great way of making us fall in love with that knowledge. Enjoy!

Posted in Adventure Stories, Fable/Fairy Tale/Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel | Tagged children's books, fiction, imagination, lies, Mac Barnett, TED Talk, time travel, truth, whales | Leave a comment

Walking Dead: Coming Soon

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Briefly: You asked for it. We weren’t sure about the novels–reports/reviews are that they are far more graphic than the TV series. Decision: We’ll have the graphic novel series available to you soon. They are mature, for teens, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Graphic Novel, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Mature Readers | Tagged graphic novels, Television Tie-in, TV tie-in, walking dead, zombies | Leave a comment

“Why We Broke Up”

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler; illustrated by Maira Kalman Why We Broke Up is a ‘graphic novel’ of sorts. That is, it’s a novel and it has lots of graphics. But it’s not in a comic book style. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Mature Readers, Movie Tie-In, Romance, Young Adult Literature | Tagged film in literature, movies in literature | Leave a comment

Let’s Shop! Book Fair February 27-March 2

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

The library will be having its Scholastic Book Fair again this year during the week of February 27 to March 2 from 8 AM to 3 PM. We’ll be open Wednesday evening February 29 until 7 PM so that parents … Continue reading →