The Wonder Movie: Books Between, Episode 38
Latest in Graphic Novels: Books Between, Episode 36
The Art of Seeing in MAP OF DAYS
Step through a magical clock and into the deepest corners of Earth with Robert Hunter’s MAP OF DAYS
Rethinking Reading Logs: Books Between, Episode 19
Panels and Pacing in FISH GIRL
Mel Schuit examines how illustrator David Wiesner utilizes a paneled structure in the graphic novel FISH GIRL.
Mystery and Intrigue in THE CREEPY CASE FILES OF MARGO MALOO
Take a closer look at the first in Drew Weing’s THE CREEPY CASE FILES OF MARGO MALOO series!
Best of 2016: Comics
Over the years, comic books have gravitated from stories about superheroes to stories about everyday people, portraying a variety of cultural backgrounds and a wide range of themes that speak to readers. Today’s comics allow us to witness moments of loss, vulnerability, bravery, and friendship, and at the end of the day, comics speak to the diverse and complicated situations readers deal with every day. The following comics represent the most insightful and beautiful of 2016 and help readers see themselves in the books they love in new and exciting ways. Enjoy our list of the best comics of 2016.
Facing Fears and Overcoming Loss with GHOSTS
Explore how individuals use various methods to overcome anxiety and loss with Raina Telgemeier’s GHOSTS.
Friendship, Fun, and Waffles in NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE SEA
Mel Schuit explores friendship, fun, and waffles in NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE SEA, the first book in Ben Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly Book series