Graphic novels are one of the best tools for motivating kids to read, and have become an essential component of many youth library collections. Learn about the emerging trends in this genre, resources available to make quality selections, evaluating graphic novels for young patrons, and developing or building a collection. In addition to book selection, participants will gain the skills needed to successfully market the collection and provide programming. Participants will come away from this course excited about using graphic novels in their library, and equipped with the tools needed to provide reader’s advisory and fun children’s programs.

• Teacher: Dan Bostrom
• Teacher: Kristen Figliulo