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Summer Reading 2015: Heroic Graphic Novels
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To help libraries prepare for this year's Summer Reading Library Program - whose theme is "Every Hero Has a Story" - BookSehlf contributor Ellen Myrick has assembled a list of hero-themed graphic novels for Elementary, Middle, and High School readers.
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Kid-Friendly Graphic Novels For Children's Book Week |
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This year, Diamond Comic Distributors has teamed up with the Children's Book Council and Every Child a Reader to make Free Comic Book Day (May 2) the kickoff event for Children's Book Week, May 4-10. Comic shops, bookstores, libraries, and community groups will host events promoting literacy in young readers. To help librarians, teachers, and parents find good graphic novels, we've
assembled lists of favorite graphic novels for fans of all tastes which are available on KidsComics.com
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Graphic Novels for Earth Day
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April 22 marks the 45th annual Earth Day, and in honor of the event BookShelf presents a list of environment-themed graphic novels.
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Preview: IDW's Skylanders: Champions
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The heroes and villains of the smash hit video game are back in a quest for ultimate victory in Skylanders: Champions from IDW Publishing. See a preview here.
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Mystery Unfolds Like Clockwork In Image's Hinges
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A girl tries to make her way through a strange world, but finds she's not the only new arrival in Hinges Book One: Clockwork City from Image Comics. See a preview here.
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Writer Nick Abadzis On Titan's New Doctor Who Series
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The fan favorite incarnation of the greatest Time Lord returns in all new adventures in Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Vol. 1: Revolutions of Terror from Titan Comics. We spoke with writer Nick Abadzis about the new series.
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Top Shelf's Nemo Ends In A River Of Ghosts
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Pirate queen Janni Dakkar takes her final voyage in an attempt to vanquish horrors thought long dead in Nemo: River of Ghosts, the latest chapter in the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen series from Top Shelf Productions.
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Marvel's Daredevil Swings Into Netflix
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Lawyer by day, superhero by night, the Man Without Fear fights crime in the new Netflix series Daredevil, debuting April 10. BookShelf presents a graphic novel introduction to the Marvel Comics hero.
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New Graphic Novels Available On Net Galley
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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 Shadow Show, Image Comics' Jupiter's Legacy Vol. 1, Dynamite Entertainment's Pathfinder Vol. 3, and Gen Manga's Let's Eat
Ramen.
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Katie's Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews for Schools and Libraries
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Dr. Katie Monnin reviews Amulet Books' El Deafo, and First Second's Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust, with suggestions for how they could be used in a classroom or workshop setting.
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New Graphic Novel Reviews |
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We've posted some new graphic novel reviews on the site recently, including Action Lab Entertainment's Gronk: A Monster's Story Vol. 1, Image Comics' Hinges Book 1: Clockwork City, and BOOM!
Studios' March of the Crabs: The Crabby Condition.
To see more reviews, click here.
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New Releases: Available Now |
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Each month, BookShelf presents a list of newly released graphic novels. Here are descriptions of titles that shipped in March 2015, broken down by age rating.
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Upcoming Releases: June |
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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 June 2015, broken down by age rating.
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Top 50 Graphic Novels for February 2015
For educators or librarians interested to know which graphic novels are bestsellers at your local comic shop, DC Comics' Superman: Earth One Vol. 3 is the best-selling graphic novel in Diamond's Top 50 Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks for February. Look for March's Bestsellers on the BookShelf web site Friday April 10.
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Top 25 Manga for February 2015
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 February, led by Viz Media's Bleach Vol. 63. Look for March's Bestsellers on the BookShelf web site Friday April 10.
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POP List
The comic book and graphic novel industry is making an impact on Hollywood and mainstream culture, and Diamond's POP List is here to keep you abreast of the latest happenings in the world of comic-related film, television, video games, and more. Keep up to date with frequently updated News and Notes, Release Dates, and Latest Trailers.
To see the latest, visit the POP List page.
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The Texas Library Association Annual Conference
Diamond Book Distributors will exhibit at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference takes place April 14-17, in Austin, TX. DBD will be represented at the Indie Press Showcase booth by our representative who can answer any questions you might have about our publishers' graphic novels.For more information, visit the TLA Annual Conference web site.
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C2E2
The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, Chicago's Pop Culture Event, returns April 24-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Among the comic book and pop culture guests are Stan Lee, Charlaine Harris, Patrick Rothfuss, Katie Cook, Matt Kindt, and more. Diamond Comic Distributors will be exhibiting. For more information, visit the C2E2 web site.
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