Books & Beyond
Early Graphic Novels
There are so many fantastic graphic novels for younger readers, and many more on the way. Want an introduction to this fun new world in kids' lit? Here are some titles to get you started!
Read MoreNew Children’s Graphic Novel Spotlight – March 2022
Housecat Trouble, Creepy Cat, Katie the Catsitter... lots of cat-themed Graphic Novels this time around. Works for me!
Read MoreNew Children’s Graphic Novel Spotlight – February 2022
At last, the new Baby-Sitters Club! And that's not all.
Read MoreNew Children’s Graphic Novel Spotlight – January 2022
Here come some fresh graphic novels for kids - colorful, yummy, and nutritious!
Read MoreNew Children’s Graphic Novel Spotlight – December 2021
Wow! I have been loving all the new Graphic Novels we’ve added this past month. You will, too.
Read MoreNew Children’s Graphic Novel Spotlight – November 2021
There were some real winners in the October crop of Children's Graphic Novels. Spider-Ham, Goldilocks, Sparkles the Unicorn and her bestie Death...
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Let’s Laugh!
Why do we love funny books? Because it feels good to laugh. When I'm reading a book that makes me crack up uncontrollably (I'm looking at you, Catwad!) I feel a kind of inner peace afterward, a happy glow that stays with me for awhile.
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You Can Never Read Too Many Graphic Novels
I like to think of certain graphic novels as being so good, such instant classics with wide-ranging appeal, that they serve as entrance points into a lifetime of reading for many a kiddo. Let's look at these as pathways through the world of graphic novels - from around Kindergarten level up to upper elementary.
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What to read after watching Avatar, the Last Airbender
I understand your situation- you've just finished watching all 61 episodes of Avatar, the Last Airbender, and now you need a good book. But what can compare to Avatar's blend of fantasy, friendship, philosophy, and frenetic action?
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Time for Comics!
Hey kids! Do you miss coming into the library to check out what’s new in the comics section? I know I do.
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