1. Not just comics anymore
Graphic Novels
Not just comics anymore

2. GRAPHIC NOVEL
On a post-it, write down the first word you think of when you hear “graphic novel.”
On a second post-it, write down a question you have about graphic novels.
On a third post-it, write down obstacles you face with graphic novels.

3. What are graphic novels?
A novel in comic strip form
Many associate with superheroes, and Marvel and DC were examples of first mass produced GN
Examples of non-superhero early on:
Maus: A Survivor’s Tale
Sandman series by Neil Gaiman

4. Graphic Novels Now Manga Series Realistic Japanese Ultra Maniac
Vermonia
Series
Maximum Ride
Bone
Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales
Realistic
Sunny Side Up
Drama
Awkward

5. Graphic Novels Now Historical Fiction Classic Retellings March
The Storm in the Barn
Classic Retellings
The Odyssey
Graveyard Book

6. Gene Luen Yang National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Author of
Secret Coders
Boxers & Saints
American Born Chinese

7. Speed Dating (with a book)
At each table/group, you will find a set of graphic novels.
We will speed date with the books.
30 seconds: look through the book taking in interesting cover, if the books reads front to back, etc. (First Impressions)
2 minutes: read. Silently. No talking, no notes. Just read (The Date)
1 minute: Decide if you want a “Second Date” with that book. If so, write down the title and author on your bookmark.

8. Obstacles
Let’s read the obstacles we face with Graphic novels and brainstorm solutions

9. Questions? Contact me anytime: Kate.Osterloh@franklin.kyschools.us