1. Where do I start? Making a difference with graphic novels

2. What is a “graphic novel” A format not a genre A format not a genre Consists of sequential art when viewed in order tell a story – Will Eisner Consists of sequential art when viewed in order tell a story – Will Eisner Books written in the form of comics Books written in the form of comics Come in all genres including nonfiction Come in all genres including nonfiction

3. Maus Written and illustrated by Art Spiegelman Written and illustrated by Art Spiegelman For ages 12+ For ages 12+ First GN to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1992, also won the Eisner and Harvey same year First GN to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1992, also won the Eisner and Harvey same year

4. The Watchmen Written by Alan Moore, Illustrated by Dave Gibbons Written by Alan Moore, Illustrated by Dave Gibbons For ages 14 + For ages 14 + Won Hugo Award in 1988 Won Hugo Award in 1988

5. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Written and illustrated by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley Written and illustrated by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley For ages 15+ For ages 15+ Ushered in a new age for GN’s Ushered in a new age for GN’s

6. Sandman Written by Neil Gaiman Written by Neil Gaiman For ages 16+ For ages 16+ Only other graphic novel other than Watchman and The Dark Knight Returns to make the NYT’s Best Seller List Only other graphic novel other than Watchman and The Dark Knight Returns to make the NYT’s Best Seller List

7. Pedro and Me Written and illustrated by Judd Winick Written and illustrated by Judd Winick For ages 14+ For ages 14+ Biography, nominated for Eisner in 2000 Biography, nominated for Eisner in 2000

8. A Contract with God Written and illustrated by Will Eisner Written and illustrated by Will Eisner For ages 16+ For ages 16+ First use of term “graphic novel” First use of term “graphic novel”

9. Truer than True Romances Written by Jeanne Martinet Written by Jeanne Martinet For ages 16+ For ages 16+ Older romance comics with new dialogue written in Older romance comics with new dialogue written in

10. Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall Written by Bill Willingham; illustrated by Esao Andrews, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Mark Buckingham, James Jean Written by Bill Willingham; illustrated by Esao Andrews, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Mark Buckingham, James Jean For ages 16+ For ages 16+ Won 2007 Eisner Award Won 2007 Eisner Award

11. Ultimate Spider-Man: Power and Responsibility Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Bill Jemas; illustrated by Mark Bagley Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Bill Jemas; illustrated by Mark Bagley All ages All ages First in a series of Spiderman collections First in a series of Spiderman collections

12. Barefoot Gen Written and illustrated by Keiji Nakazawa Written and illustrated by Keiji Nakazawa For ages 16+ For ages 16+ One of the first Manga series to be translated to English One of the first Manga series to be translated to English

13. Pride of Baghdad Written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon Written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Niko Henrichon For ages 14+ For ages 14+ Won 2007 Harvey Award Won 2007 Harvey Award

14. Neon Genesis Evangelion Written and illustrated by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Written and illustrated by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto For ages 15+ For ages 15+ Also an anime series Also an anime series

15. Persepolis Written and illustrated by Marjane Satrapi Written and illustrated by Marjane Satrapi For ages 14+ For ages 14+ Biography, also made into a film Biography, also made into a film

16. Bone Written and illustrated by Jeff Smith Written and illustrated by Jeff Smith For ages 7+ For ages 7+ Series currently has 9 volumes, has won more than a dozen Eisner Awards Series currently has 9 volumes, has won more than a dozen Eisner Awards

17. Age of Reptiles Written and illustrated by Ricardo Delgado Written and illustrated by Ricardo Delgado For ages 9+ For ages 9+ Won Eisner Award in 1997 Won Eisner Award in 1997

18. Clan Apis Written and illustrated by Jay Hosler Written and illustrated by Jay Hosler For age 7+ For age 7+ Fictional biography Fictional biography

19. Owly Written and illustrated by Andy Runton Written and illustrated by Andy Runton For ages 7+ For ages 7+ Has won Eisner, Harvey and Ignatz awards Has won Eisner, Harvey and Ignatz awards

20. Babymouse Written and illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm Written and illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm For all ages For all ages Each book in series is single color Each book in series is single color

21. Castle Waiting Written and illustrated by Linda Medley Written and illustrated by Linda Medley For ages 9+ For ages 9+ 2007 Eisner Award Winner 2007 Eisner Award Winner

22. Tokyo Mew Mew Written and illustrated by Mia Ikumi and Reiko Yoshida Written and illustrated by Mia Ikumi and Reiko Yoshida For ages 10+ For ages 10+ Especially favored by girls Especially favored by girls

23. Gon Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka For all ages For all ages Story without words Story without words

24. Mail Order Ninja Written by Joshua Elder; illustrated by Erich Owen Written by Joshua Elder; illustrated by Erich Owen For ages 10 + For ages 10 + Action comedy Action comedy

25. Ug: Boy Genius of the Stone Age Written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs Written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs For ages 8+ For ages 8+

26. Meanwhile… Written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer Written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer For all ages For all ages By the author of By the author of Bark, George The Daddy Mountain The Daddy Mountain I’m Not Bobby

27. Yotsuba Written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma Written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma For ages 10+ For ages 10+ The Japanese Dennis the Menace The Japanese Dennis the Menace

28. Comic Adventure of Boots Written and illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura Written and illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura For ages 5+ For ages 5+ 3 stories in comic strip form 3 stories in comic strip form

29. To Dance Written by Seina Cherson Seigel; illustrated by Mark Seigel Written by Seina Cherson Seigel; illustrated by Mark Seigel For ages 8+ For ages 8+ Biography Biography

30. The Arrival Written and illustrated by Shaun Tan Written and illustrated by Shaun Tan For ages 12+ For ages 12+ Sepia tone art Sepia tone art

31. Remember to have an open mind and enjoy! THE END