Author: Bryan D. Fagan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598845128
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book will help librarians extend literary graphic novel collections to attract a large, untapped group of comic book readers with a sure-to-be-popular comic book collection. Do comic books belong in libraries? Absolutely—as Comic Book Collections for Libraries makes very clear. This illustrated guide defines the role of comic books in the modern library, provides a thorough grounding in the subject for beginners, and suggests new ideas for those already familiar with these perennial reader favorites. The book begins by introducing the structure of the comic book, industry players, and genres. The bulk of the guide, however, is comprised of actionable advice on such things as creating and maintaining the collection, cataloging for effective access, and promoting the collection, including how to feature comics with other library materials, such as movies and games. Drawing on the authors' experience, the volume answers numerous other questions as well. How can you tell which titles are age-appropriate for your library? Which titles are popular? How do you include characters that will appeal to diverse reader groups? Complete with checklists and a rich array of examples, this easy-to-use work can make every librarian a superhero.
Rebound
Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1328476634
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award–winning novel in verse, The Crossover. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. Chuck Bell takes center stage as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from Kwame Alexander, Rebound goes back in time to visit the childhood of Chuck "Da Man" Bell during one pivotal summer when young Charlie is sent to stay with his grandparents where he discovers basketball and learns more about his family's past. This prequel to the Newbery Medal- and Coretta Scott King Award-winning The Crossover scores.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1328476634
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award–winning novel in verse, The Crossover. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. Chuck Bell takes center stage as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from Kwame Alexander, Rebound goes back in time to visit the childhood of Chuck "Da Man" Bell during one pivotal summer when young Charlie is sent to stay with his grandparents where he discovers basketball and learns more about his family's past. This prequel to the Newbery Medal- and Coretta Scott King Award-winning The Crossover scores.
Booked
Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544787714
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee. Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match. "A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. " —The Chicago Tribune Can’t nobody stop you Can’t nobody cop you… ILA-CBC Children's Choice List· ALA Notable Children’s Book · Book Links’ Lasting Connections · Kirkus Best Book · San Francisco Chronicle Best Book· Washington Post Best Book· BookPage Best Book
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544787714
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee. Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match. "A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. " —The Chicago Tribune Can’t nobody stop you Can’t nobody cop you… ILA-CBC Children's Choice List· ALA Notable Children’s Book · Book Links’ Lasting Connections · Kirkus Best Book · San Francisco Chronicle Best Book· Washington Post Best Book· BookPage Best Book
The Crossover Series 3-Book Collection
Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0358628970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 986
Book Description
The Crossover series, three explosive novels in verse about sports and family, in one digital collection. From Newbery Medal winner Kwame Alexander. Celebrate this masterful, rhythmic, and heartfelt contribution to children's literature and rediscover Kwame Alexander's electric poetry with this collection, which includes Rebound, The Crossover, and Booked. Follow Chuck Bell during a pivotal childhood summer when he discovers basketball and learns about his family's past; fly down the court with twins Josh and Jordan Bell as they discover the crossovers between basketball, love, and life; race across the field with Nick Hall as he learns the power of words, wrestles with problems at home, and navigates coming-of-age with all the action and emotion of a World Cup. Streaming series coming soon on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0358628970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 986
Book Description
The Crossover series, three explosive novels in verse about sports and family, in one digital collection. From Newbery Medal winner Kwame Alexander. Celebrate this masterful, rhythmic, and heartfelt contribution to children's literature and rediscover Kwame Alexander's electric poetry with this collection, which includes Rebound, The Crossover, and Booked. Follow Chuck Bell during a pivotal childhood summer when he discovers basketball and learns about his family's past; fly down the court with twins Josh and Jordan Bell as they discover the crossovers between basketball, love, and life; race across the field with Nick Hall as he learns the power of words, wrestles with problems at home, and navigates coming-of-age with all the action and emotion of a World Cup. Streaming series coming soon on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!
Comic Book Collections for Libraries
Author: Bryan D. Fagan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598845128
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book will help librarians extend literary graphic novel collections to attract a large, untapped group of comic book readers with a sure-to-be-popular comic book collection. Do comic books belong in libraries? Absolutely—as Comic Book Collections for Libraries makes very clear. This illustrated guide defines the role of comic books in the modern library, provides a thorough grounding in the subject for beginners, and suggests new ideas for those already familiar with these perennial reader favorites. The book begins by introducing the structure of the comic book, industry players, and genres. The bulk of the guide, however, is comprised of actionable advice on such things as creating and maintaining the collection, cataloging for effective access, and promoting the collection, including how to feature comics with other library materials, such as movies and games. Drawing on the authors' experience, the volume answers numerous other questions as well. How can you tell which titles are age-appropriate for your library? Which titles are popular? How do you include characters that will appeal to diverse reader groups? Complete with checklists and a rich array of examples, this easy-to-use work can make every librarian a superhero.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598845128
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book will help librarians extend literary graphic novel collections to attract a large, untapped group of comic book readers with a sure-to-be-popular comic book collection. Do comic books belong in libraries? Absolutely—as Comic Book Collections for Libraries makes very clear. This illustrated guide defines the role of comic books in the modern library, provides a thorough grounding in the subject for beginners, and suggests new ideas for those already familiar with these perennial reader favorites. The book begins by introducing the structure of the comic book, industry players, and genres. The bulk of the guide, however, is comprised of actionable advice on such things as creating and maintaining the collection, cataloging for effective access, and promoting the collection, including how to feature comics with other library materials, such as movies and games. Drawing on the authors' experience, the volume answers numerous other questions as well. How can you tell which titles are age-appropriate for your library? Which titles are popular? How do you include characters that will appeal to diverse reader groups? Complete with checklists and a rich array of examples, this easy-to-use work can make every librarian a superhero.
A Billy Jo McCabe Mystery Box Set Books 4 -6
Author: Lorhainne Eckhart
Publisher: Lorhainne Eckhart, INC.
ISBN: 1990590012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 575
Book Description
NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart brings you a new crossover series! The social worker and the cop, an unlikely couple drawn together on a small, secluded Pacific Northwest island where nothing is as it seems. Protecting the innocent comes at a cost, and what seems to be a sleepy, quiet town is anything but. Includes The Trap, Above the Law and The Stranger at the Door “Adventure and mystery always happens to Billy Jo. After taking a late night call her nightmare becomes reality. Can Mark save the day and solve the mystery.” S. Jordans, Goodreads The Trap: On a cold and rainy night, Billy Jo McCabe receives a troubling phone call about a child in trouble. But when she shows up alone, things quickly go sideways, and she realizes her mistake. Above the Law: His crime was unforgivable, but the law protects him. The Stranger at the Door: She knocked on his door. He never should have answered. As newly appointed chief of police, Mark Friessen is settling into his small-town role when he uncovers the twisted tale of a woman forced to marry the man who killed her family. “This book is gritty, captivating and thought provoking. It evokes many emotions and reactions….just what a great book should do.” Rebmay
Publisher: Lorhainne Eckhart, INC.
ISBN: 1990590012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 575
Book Description
NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart brings you a new crossover series! The social worker and the cop, an unlikely couple drawn together on a small, secluded Pacific Northwest island where nothing is as it seems. Protecting the innocent comes at a cost, and what seems to be a sleepy, quiet town is anything but. Includes The Trap, Above the Law and The Stranger at the Door “Adventure and mystery always happens to Billy Jo. After taking a late night call her nightmare becomes reality. Can Mark save the day and solve the mystery.” S. Jordans, Goodreads The Trap: On a cold and rainy night, Billy Jo McCabe receives a troubling phone call about a child in trouble. But when she shows up alone, things quickly go sideways, and she realizes her mistake. Above the Law: His crime was unforgivable, but the law protects him. The Stranger at the Door: She knocked on his door. He never should have answered. As newly appointed chief of police, Mark Friessen is settling into his small-town role when he uncovers the twisted tale of a woman forced to marry the man who killed her family. “This book is gritty, captivating and thought provoking. It evokes many emotions and reactions….just what a great book should do.” Rebmay
A Billy Jo McCabe Mystery Box Set Books 7 - 9
Author: Lorhainne Eckhart
Publisher: Lorhainne Eckhart, INC.
ISBN: 1990590756
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart brings you a new crossover series! The social worker and the cop, an unlikely couple drawn together on a small, secluded Pacific Northwest island where nothing is as it seems. Protecting the innocent comes at a cost, and what seems to be a sleepy, quiet town is anything but. Includes The Children, The Last Stand, The Charity The Children: When social worker Billy Jo McCabe accidentally picks up the wrong file, she discovers a shocking, twisted mystery plotted by a high-ranking social worker in the DCFS. The Last Stand: On the eve of Police Chief Mark Friessen’s wedding, a fierce snowstorm blankets the island, knocking out power, and the body of a woman is discovered in the church. The only clue is the note in her hand, a list of names—all members of Mark’s family. The Charity: She knocked on his door. He never should have answered. As newly appointed chief of police, Mark Friessen is settling into his small-town role when he uncovers the twisted tale of a woman forced to marry the man who killed her family.
Publisher: Lorhainne Eckhart, INC.
ISBN: 1990590756
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
NY Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart brings you a new crossover series! The social worker and the cop, an unlikely couple drawn together on a small, secluded Pacific Northwest island where nothing is as it seems. Protecting the innocent comes at a cost, and what seems to be a sleepy, quiet town is anything but. Includes The Children, The Last Stand, The Charity The Children: When social worker Billy Jo McCabe accidentally picks up the wrong file, she discovers a shocking, twisted mystery plotted by a high-ranking social worker in the DCFS. The Last Stand: On the eve of Police Chief Mark Friessen’s wedding, a fierce snowstorm blankets the island, knocking out power, and the body of a woman is discovered in the church. The only clue is the note in her hand, a list of names—all members of Mark’s family. The Charity: She knocked on his door. He never should have answered. As newly appointed chief of police, Mark Friessen is settling into his small-town role when he uncovers the twisted tale of a woman forced to marry the man who killed her family.
Comic Book Collections and Programming
Author: Matthew Z. Wood
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538107333
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Comic Book Collections and Programming will help librarians build a collection that’s right for their library, including specialty collections for kids, teens, and adults. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting. It also address advanced topics like comics and pedagogy, bringing comics artists and authors into the library, and using comics as a community outreach tool – even hosting comic conventions in libraries. The guide covers: Comics for kids, teens, and adults. Comics genres from superheroes to fantasy to Manga; from memoirs and biographies to science texts to Pulitzer Prize winning literature. Comics publishers and distributors. Comics history and influential contemporary creators. Online resources and communities. After reading the guide, librarians will be able to: Organize creator visits and events. Plan and produce community anthologies. Host drawing parties and comic discussion groups. Preserve comics in a library environment Develop, run, and grow a library-based comic convention. This is an essential reference for collections librarians, children’s librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. The guide is aimed at public, academic, and school libraries.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538107333
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Comic Book Collections and Programming will help librarians build a collection that’s right for their library, including specialty collections for kids, teens, and adults. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting. It also address advanced topics like comics and pedagogy, bringing comics artists and authors into the library, and using comics as a community outreach tool – even hosting comic conventions in libraries. The guide covers: Comics for kids, teens, and adults. Comics genres from superheroes to fantasy to Manga; from memoirs and biographies to science texts to Pulitzer Prize winning literature. Comics publishers and distributors. Comics history and influential contemporary creators. Online resources and communities. After reading the guide, librarians will be able to: Organize creator visits and events. Plan and produce community anthologies. Host drawing parties and comic discussion groups. Preserve comics in a library environment Develop, run, and grow a library-based comic convention. This is an essential reference for collections librarians, children’s librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. The guide is aimed at public, academic, and school libraries.
Introduction to The Mandalorian (season 3)
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 3916175947
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
The Mandalorian is an American space Western streaming television series that premiered on Disney+ in 2019. The show is set in the Star Wars universe and follows the story of a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin (played by Pedro Pascal), who travels the galaxy with a young child known as "The Child" (dubbed "Baby Yoda" by fans). The show has received critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, and visuals, and quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Season 3 of The Mandalorian is highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly waiting for any news or updates regarding the release date and the plot. At the end of season 2, Din Djarin successfully rescued The Child from the clutches of Moff Gideon and the remnants of the Galactic Empire. The season finale also saw the return of Luke Skywalker, who takes The Child under his wing and promises to train him to be a Jedi. With this development, fans are speculating on how this will impact the storyline of the upcoming season. The show's creators have remained tight-lipped about what to expect in season 3, but rumors suggest that it will continue to explore the Mandalorian's past and his relationship with The Child.
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 3916175947
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
The Mandalorian is an American space Western streaming television series that premiered on Disney+ in 2019. The show is set in the Star Wars universe and follows the story of a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin (played by Pedro Pascal), who travels the galaxy with a young child known as "The Child" (dubbed "Baby Yoda" by fans). The show has received critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, and visuals, and quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Season 3 of The Mandalorian is highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly waiting for any news or updates regarding the release date and the plot. At the end of season 2, Din Djarin successfully rescued The Child from the clutches of Moff Gideon and the remnants of the Galactic Empire. The season finale also saw the return of Luke Skywalker, who takes The Child under his wing and promises to train him to be a Jedi. With this development, fans are speculating on how this will impact the storyline of the upcoming season. The show's creators have remained tight-lipped about what to expect in season 3, but rumors suggest that it will continue to explore the Mandalorian's past and his relationship with The Child.
Developing Library Collections for Today's Young Adults
Author: Amy S. Pattee
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810887355
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults features policies that deal expressly with materials that respect the intellectual freedom of young library patrons. It emphasizes the importance of everything from needs assessment to collection development, encouraging librarians to consider informational, recreational, and curricular needs and interests as the library staff select material on behalf of young adults. With detailed guidelines for developing and evaluating collections of print and electronic material, Amy S. Pattee devotes chapters to materials selection, acquisition, and assessment, describing fiction and nonfiction genres, graphic forms, and multimedia and electronic materials, including networked resources, e-books, and computer games. Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults may be consulted by librarians charged with the development and maintenance of public library collections for young adults and may be employed in library science courses related to young adult literature and library services and collection development.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810887355
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults features policies that deal expressly with materials that respect the intellectual freedom of young library patrons. It emphasizes the importance of everything from needs assessment to collection development, encouraging librarians to consider informational, recreational, and curricular needs and interests as the library staff select material on behalf of young adults. With detailed guidelines for developing and evaluating collections of print and electronic material, Amy S. Pattee devotes chapters to materials selection, acquisition, and assessment, describing fiction and nonfiction genres, graphic forms, and multimedia and electronic materials, including networked resources, e-books, and computer games. Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults may be consulted by librarians charged with the development and maintenance of public library collections for young adults and may be employed in library science courses related to young adult literature and library services and collection development.
The Vampire Book
Author: J Gordon Melton
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578593506
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 945
Book Description
The Ultimate Collection of Vampire Facts and Fiction From Vlad the Impaler to Barnabas Collins to Edward Cullen to Dracula and Bill Compton, renowned religion expert and fearless vampire authority J. Gordon Melton, PhD takes the reader on a vast, alphabetic tour of the psychosexual, macabre world of the blood-sucking undead. Digging deep into the lore, myths, pop culture, and reported realities of vampires and vampire legends from across the globe, The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead exposes everything about the blood thirsty predator. Death and immortality, sexual prowess and surrender, intimacy and alienation, rebellion and temptation. The allure of the vampire is eternal, and The Vampire Book explores it all. The historical, literary, mythological, biographical, and popular aspects of one of the world's most mesmerizing paranormal subject. This vast reference is an alphabetical tour of the psychosexual, macabre world of the soul-sucking undead. In the first fully revised and updated edition in a decade, Dr. J. Gordon Melton (president of the American chapter of the Transylvania Society of Dracula) bites even deeper into vampire lore, myths, reported realities, and legends that come from all around the world. From Transylvania to plague-infested Europe to Nostradamus and from modern literature to movies and TV series, this exhaustive guide furnishes more than 500 essays to quench your thirst for facts, biographies, definitions, and more.
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578593506
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 945
Book Description
The Ultimate Collection of Vampire Facts and Fiction From Vlad the Impaler to Barnabas Collins to Edward Cullen to Dracula and Bill Compton, renowned religion expert and fearless vampire authority J. Gordon Melton, PhD takes the reader on a vast, alphabetic tour of the psychosexual, macabre world of the blood-sucking undead. Digging deep into the lore, myths, pop culture, and reported realities of vampires and vampire legends from across the globe, The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead exposes everything about the blood thirsty predator. Death and immortality, sexual prowess and surrender, intimacy and alienation, rebellion and temptation. The allure of the vampire is eternal, and The Vampire Book explores it all. The historical, literary, mythological, biographical, and popular aspects of one of the world's most mesmerizing paranormal subject. This vast reference is an alphabetical tour of the psychosexual, macabre world of the soul-sucking undead. In the first fully revised and updated edition in a decade, Dr. J. Gordon Melton (president of the American chapter of the Transylvania Society of Dracula) bites even deeper into vampire lore, myths, reported realities, and legends that come from all around the world. From Transylvania to plague-infested Europe to Nostradamus and from modern literature to movies and TV series, this exhaustive guide furnishes more than 500 essays to quench your thirst for facts, biographies, definitions, and more.