The Comics Journal (TCJ) [Website], http://www.tcj.com
TCJ dedicates themselves to reviewing comics, blogging about comic news, and providing features and columns that are similar to a newspaper style format. The site is full of useful and fun information on all things comics. "This Week in Comics" and "Funnybook Roulette" are just two examples of engaging and interesting columns that the site has to offer. TCJ is great for scholars and hardcore fans of comics, but is still accessible for casual fans and library professionals as well.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Graphic Novel Reporter
Graphic Novel Reporter (GNR), [Website]. www.graphicnovelreporter.com.
GNR provides news, reviews, and lists regarding all things comic books. Librarians can search for reviews by title, author, genre or date. The website is simple and easy to navigate. The Core Lists, which was created specifically for library and bookstore use, provides collection recommendations for child, teen, and adult readers. One important thing to note is that some portions of the website do not seem to be consistently updated. The last blog post is from October 2016 (as of March 2017), and the last review is from December 2016 (as of March 2017). Despite this, there is still a lot of helpful information on the website for librarians and educators.
GNR provides news, reviews, and lists regarding all things comic books. Librarians can search for reviews by title, author, genre or date. The website is simple and easy to navigate. The Core Lists, which was created specifically for library and bookstore use, provides collection recommendations for child, teen, and adult readers. One important thing to note is that some portions of the website do not seem to be consistently updated. The last blog post is from October 2016 (as of March 2017), and the last review is from December 2016 (as of March 2017). Despite this, there is still a lot of helpful information on the website for librarians and educators.
No Flying No Tights
No Flying No Tights (NFNT) [Website]. noflyingnotights.com
NFNT sets themselves apart by departing from the typical superheroes with capes and spandex. They offer a wide variety of comic reviews, recommendations, and lists. Librarians will find their fair share of helpful information. Not sure what manga even is? The Comics 101 page is a great place to start for helpful definitions, vocabulary, and recommended reading. Additionally, NFNT shares news, resources, and staff picks that are useful for library professionals or educators.
NFNT sets themselves apart by departing from the typical superheroes with capes and spandex. They offer a wide variety of comic reviews, recommendations, and lists. Librarians will find their fair share of helpful information. Not sure what manga even is? The Comics 101 page is a great place to start for helpful definitions, vocabulary, and recommended reading. Additionally, NFNT shares news, resources, and staff picks that are useful for library professionals or educators.
A Mighty Girl
A Mighty Girl (AMG) [Website]. http://www.amightygirl.com
AMG is a comprehensive website dedicated to providing information on books, toys, and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls. Although it doesn't focus specifically on comic books, there are many pages dedicated to the topic. For example, one page has over 150 titles of graphic novel recommendations that support the website's mission. They have also highlighted the top graphic novels starring mighty girls. This list is a great go-to for any librarian when needing a quick reference of appropriate graphic novels. They also have an active twitter that provides information on new releases, reviews, and recommendations. The website is easy to use and is visually appealing.
AMG is a comprehensive website dedicated to providing information on books, toys, and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls. Although it doesn't focus specifically on comic books, there are many pages dedicated to the topic. For example, one page has over 150 titles of graphic novel recommendations that support the website's mission. They have also highlighted the top graphic novels starring mighty girls. This list is a great go-to for any librarian when needing a quick reference of appropriate graphic novels. They also have an active twitter that provides information on new releases, reviews, and recommendations. The website is easy to use and is visually appealing.
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