An introduction to graphic novels and the library. The presentation covers the history of graphic novels, manga, and anime, collection development, challenges, and programming.

1. Graphic Library Invasion! Novels, Format, Function and Fame

2. What are they and why are they in my library? Graphic Novels, Manga, and Anime

3. Why they are In the Library Graphic Novels and the Library

4. Graphic Novels in the Library 2002 – Graphic novel and manga distributors begin to get strong interest from libraries 2003 – Teen Read Week theme chosen, “Get Graphic @ your library” due to the success of YALSA’s “Graphic Novel” preconference at ALA in 2002.

5. Graphic Novels in the Library Librarians originally used graphic novels as a way to get young people to read Due to the popularity of graphic novels in the library, distributors such as BWI, Baker & Taylor, and Ingram began to create catalogs and web sites for collection development Book stores began to develop their collections after the popularity in the libraries

6. History and Format Graphic Novels

7. A Graphic History 1896 – Richard Felton Outcault’sThe Yellow Kid appears in the New York American newspaper 1920’s – Revival of the medieval woodcut tradition which lasted until the 1930s 1940’s – A comic series, Classicis Illustrated, was launched which was braodened in the 1950’s to include war and spy stories

8. A Graphic History 1950’s – St. John Publications began the adult-oriented “picture novel”, It Rhymes with Lust which lead to other noir and pulp full-length picture novels 1960’s – Many comics creators began to publish their comics in longer stories and book format

9. A Graphic History 1976 – The term, “graphic novel” first appeared in print to market new books being published 1978 – The term “graphic novel” became popular after it was on the paperback of Will Eisner’s A Contract with God, and Other Tenement Stories The term began to be used in common usage and helped distinguish between comics and graphic novels

10. A Graphic History 1980’s – Many comic strips and comic books began to be compiled into one volume and called a graphic novel For Further Information: Columbia University’s Graphic Novel Pagehttp://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/eguides/graphic_novels/index.html

11. Types of Graphic Novels Collections of Comics into a Single Volume Stand Alone Series

12. History and Format Manga

13. A History of Manga 11th Century - Earliest style of manga were created by Toba Sojo (Choju Giga Scrolls) 19th Century – Katsuhika Hokusai coined the term “manga” when referring to his notebooks 1905 – Rakuten Kitazawa founded Tokyo Puck, a magazine showcasing Japanese cartoonists Influenced by the West with The Yellow Kid and other comics

14. A History of Manga 1920’s – Manga magazines created for boys and girls that showcased light-hearted fun 1937 – Japan enters WWII and manga is used for propaganda 1945 – Due to financial hardships after WWII, manga is now available from rental libraries and in akabon (“Red Books” due to their red ink) which are printed more cost effectively

15. A History of Manga 1947 – Osamu Tezuka, referred to as the “god of manga”, creates his first akabonNew Treasure Island His later release of Mighty Atom (Astro Boy) was widely enjoyed and forever changed the world of manga by popularizing it until today Further Reading: http://manga.about.com/od/introtomanga/a/mangahistory.htm

16. Types of Manga Magazine Tankobon (Trade Paperback) OEL (Original English Language)

17. A Visual History Anime

18. 1917 – The earliest known animation film is a two-minute comedy about a samurai who is tricked into buying a dull sword Namakura-gatana (An Obtuse Sword) Anime – A Visual History

19. 1930’s – Anime has become an alternative form of storytelling to the live-action industry in Japan 1933 – Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka (Within the World of Power and Women) is the first animated film to feature voiceovers Anime – A Visual History

20. 1940’s – During WWII, Japan used anime for education and propaganda 1945 – Momotaro: Umi no Shinpei(Momotaro’s Divine Sea Warriors) is the first feature length animated film sponsored by the Imperial Japanese Navy Anime – A Visual History

21. 1960’s – Osamu Tezuka adapted many Disney animation techniques which revolutionized the anime industry 1963 – Tezuka’sAstro Boy is made into a 30 minute TV series which lead to the anime craze in Japan Anime – A Visual History

22. 1980’s – Robot or “mecha” anime became popular and instant classics. Anime became more accepted by mainstream Japan. 1990’s – Adaptations overseas lead to worldwide acceptance and a boom in anime production. Anime – A Visual History

23. The Invasion Begins Collection Development

24. Invasion 101 Find a Knowledgeable Person Start by asking around your office – chances are someone reads graphic novels and/or knows a good deal about them that can help you Try Reading a Few Titles There are titles for all ages and all genres

25. Invasion 101 Research Popular Series Naruto, Bleach, Pokemon, etc. Location, Location, Location! Where graphic novels live is more important than it seems We advocate giving them their own set of shelves in each age level if you have the space and spine labels if they are interfied

26. Defined Area It is much easier to find the manga and graphic novels if they are in one spot that is labeled.

27. Undefined Area It can be more difficult to locate the graphic novels and manga if they are interfiled with the other books.

28. Invasion 101 Budget It is important to know how much money you will have to work with and develop a strategy Identify Weaknesses Look at what titles you already have and try to build upon those

29. See if you can spot those elusive creatures… Can You Find the Manga and Graphic Novels Game

38. Other Helpful Resources Books for Further Reading Print Resources Online Resources Social Networks

39. Books for Further Reading Understanding Manga and Anime by Robin Brenner The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Graphic Novels by Francica Goldsmith

40. Print Resources Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) http://voya.com/ Graphically Speaking by Kat Kan School Library Journal http://schoollibraryjournal.com Graphic Novel Reviews

41. Online Resources List Servs GN-LIB http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GNLIB-L/ Blogs Graphic Novel Reporter http://www.graphicnovelreporter.com/ Manga Bookshelf http://www.mangabookshelf.com/

42. Social Networks Twitter @animecons @animetoday @CMXmanga @DarkHorseComics @digitalmanga @funimation @SentaiFilmworks @shojobeat @shonenjump @TOKYOPOP @VIZ_Media @yenpress Facebook Dark Horse Comics DC Comics Free Comic Book Day FUNimation Entertainment Marvel Right Stuf & Nozomi Entertainment Sentai Filmworks TOKYOPOP Vertigo Comics VizMedia Yen Press

43. You Have A Collection… Now What? Graphic Issues

44. How to Handle Challenges Expect to be Challenged Have a Graphic Novel Policy and Procedure Create a Form in Advance Defending Your Collection Be Prepared to Explain your Choices ALA’s Dealing with Challenges to Graphic Novels http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=ifissues&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=130336

45. Challenges in 2010 LoEG: Black Dossier Jessmine County Library (KY) Library staff took hold off of 11 year old patron record and continued to check book out to self Result: Book still in the collection and staff involved in incident were terminated Death Note Albuquerque Public Schools (NM) Challenged by parent of a Volcano Vista High School student due to the content, namely killing in the book Result: Committee voted unanimously against the proposed district wide ban of the book

46. Staff Questions Much ado about Challenges Why So Popular? Graphic! Should I be covering my eyes? Comic books or graphic novels? Is this a trend?

47. Staff Questions I’m looking for “insert foreign title here” or “I’ve 13 volumes and need the 14th, but I don’t know the title or author.” Reluctance Those who read and those who make excuses Isn’t it funny that people make excuses for why they will not try a graphic novel and yet they are so popular with reluctant readers

48. Fun things to do with Graphic Novels, Manga, and Anime Programming

49. Start a Club If You Start One, They Will Come Resources Operation Anime (FUNimation) http://www.operationanime.com VIZ Manga/Anime Clubhttp://www.viz.com/clubs/ Right Stuf – Stuf for Clubs http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/main/animeClubs/

50. If your library permits food-type programs, make some candy sushi. About.com Candy Sushi Instructionshttp://candy.about.com/od/candybasics/ss/candysushi_sbs.htm Candy Sushi

51. A great way for your patrons (and yourself) to show off your fandom and creativity. You can also add other activities to a cosplay event. Cosplay

52. Crafts Amigurumi Amigurumi! Super Happy Crochet Cute by Elisabeth A. Doherty Hetalia Dolls http://zabuzaxhaku.deviantart.com/journal/23952513/ Cross Stitch Manga Cross-Stitch by Helen McCarthy

53. Other Programming Ideas Gaming Games Based Off of Anime Series (Naruto, Bleach) Marvel vs. Capcom Movie Night Compare the Graphic Novel to the Movie

54. We’re Finished! Thank you for coming and we hope that you learned something!

55. Michelle Chrzanowski Chesapeake Public Library mchrzano@chesapeake.lib.va.us http://cplgraphicinvasion.blogspot.com/ http://delicious.com/cjspock @cjspock Susan Hampe Virginia Beach Public Library shampe@vbgov.com/ http://www.vbgov.com/libraries Get the presentation on Google Documents http://bit.ly/bSD23p