Diamond BookShelf e-Newsletter for October 2014

Published: Fri, 10/03/14

October 2014


Ted Naifeh's Tomboy Terror Arrives In Oni's Princess Ugg
	Courtney Crumrin creator Ted Naifeh unleashes his latest creation in Oni Press' Princess Ugg Vol. 1, a barbarian princess who doesn't quite fit in with the Disney princesses of the world. Here, Naifeh discusses his newest project, and we share a preview of the book. More>>
Reading With Pictures Bring Comics To Class
	Reading with Pictures continues their aim to help teachers use comics as classroom tools with their new book Reading with Pictures: Comics to Make Kids Smarter, which brings comic creators and literacy experts together. See previews here. More>>
Angry Birds Fly High with New IDW Graphic Novel
	The furious fliers of Rovio Studios' mobile game phenomenon crash into comics with IDW Publishing's Angry Birds Comics Vol. 1: Welcome to the Flock. See a five page preview here. More>>
Image Brings New Dimensions to Tales of Honor
	David Weber's bestselling series of military science fiction novels are the inspiration for a new graphic novel series which begins in Tales of Honor Vol. 1: On Basilisk Station from Image Comics. More>>
Creating Comics in the Classroom
	Science teacher Nathan Tubbs describes his experiences teaching students how to make their own comics, and what they - and he - learned in the process. More>>
NYCC Offers Educator And Librarian-Themed Panels
	This year's New York Comic Con offers a number of panels aimed at librarians and educators. See the full schedule here. More>>
2014 Joe Shuster Award Winners Announced
	Named in honor of the Canadian-born co-creator of Superman, the Joe Shuster Awards celebrate the achievements of Canadian comic creators. Among the winners are Best Writer Kurtis Wiebe for Image Comics' Rat Queens and Peter Panzerfaust and Best Artist Fiona Staples for Image Comics' Saga. More>>
New Graphic Novels Available On Net Galley
	For librarians and educators looking to sample some upcoming books before they hit the shelves, BookShelf offers a list of the newest titles now available for viewing on Net Galley, including IDW Publishing's Littlest Pet Shop: Open for Business, Image Comics' Nailbiter Vol. 1, Dynamite Entertainment's Jim Butcher's Dresden Files: War Cry, and Udon Entertainment's Makeshift Miracle Vol. 2. More>>

Katie's Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews for Schools and Libraries
	Dr. Katie Monnin reviews DC Comics' Batman and Son, and Papercutz' Rabbids #1: Bwaaaaaaah!, with suggestions for how they could be used in a classroom or workshop setting. More>>

New Releases: Available Now
	Each month, BookShelf presents a list of newly released graphic novels. Here are descriptions of titles that shipped in September 2014, broken down by age rating. More>>

Upcoming Releases: December
	Each month, BookShelf presents a list of upcoming graphic novels from the current issue of PREVIEWS, the Comic Shop's Catalog. Here are descriptions of upcoming titles, due for release starting in December 2014, broken down by age rating. More>>

School Articles

Common Core Resources

Graphic Novels And The Common Core

Creating Comics in the Classroom

Core Lists

Core Titles for Kids (Age 6+)

Core Titles for Young Adults (Age 13+)

Core Titles for Older Teens (Age 16+)

Core Titles for Adults (Age 18+)

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Top 50 Graphic Novels for September 2014

For educators or librarians interested to know which graphic novels are bestsellers at your local comic shop, DC Comics' Batman: Death of the Family Book and Joker Mask Set is the best-selling graphic novel in Diamond's Top 50 Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks for September.
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Top 25 Manga for September 2014

In order for librarians and educators to be informed about what people are buying from local comic shops, BookShelf presents the Top 25 Manga for September, led by Viz Media's Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Vol. 6.
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MediaWatch

More and more, the comic book and graphic novel industry is making an impact on Hollywood and getting mainstream media attention. To help you keep up with the latest developments and characters or books getting the spotlight, BookShelf offers a regularly updated list of release dates, news and notes, and latest trailers. To see the latest, visit the MediaWatch page.
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Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair - the largest trade for for books in the world - takes place October 8-12 at the Frankfurt Trade Fairgrounds in Frankfurt, Germany. Diamond Book Distributors will be among the thousands of exhibitors from around the world displaying at the show. For more information, visit the Frankfurt Book Fair web site.

Graphic Novel Panels At The NCTE Annual Convention

The National Council of Teachers of English's Annual Convention takes place November 20-23 in Washington, DC. Included is a list of the graphic novel-themed panels and exhibits.
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Graphic Novel Panels At The NCSS Annual Convention

The National Council for the Social Studies' Annual Convention takes place November 21-23 in Boston, MA. Included is a list of the graphic novel-themed panels.
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