Comic books, graphic novels, cartoons…
Since prehistoric times, people have been telling stories through pictures so why is the graphic novel such a new and “novel” idea? Well, it really isn’t. A Graphic Novel is similar to a comic book but it has lengthy and complex storylines like novels. In some cases there are also series of graphic novels.
Essentially, a graphic novel is more serious, more literary than a comic book. Neil Gaiman showed us this in Sandman.
According to the School Library Journal these are the Best Graphic Novels of 2008:
Zot!: The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991, by Scott McCloud …read more

 When I first heard the term “graphic novels, “ I thought it meant something that was very vivid and undesirable, something like warnings on movies.  However, I soon realized, as my grandson developed an enjoyment of reading these books with many illustrations, that graphic novels often enticed readers who otherwise were reluctant to open a “book.”
This is a rapidly growing segment of book publishing and has great appeal among readers.  Our local children’s librarian said this is a very popular section of the library and a rapidly growing one.  My granddaughter even found graphic novels of Shakespeare’s plays in the …read more