Zap! Bam! Kerplow! Making an impact with graphic novels
A one day confernce on 10th July 2007 at The Lighthouse, Wolverhampton
• What exactly is a graphic novel?
• Should my library stock graphic novels?
• How do you go about building a graphic novels collection for young
people?
• How can I use graphic novels to encourage boys to read?
• What activities can I run for graphic novel enthusiasts in my
library?
• How can I promote graphic novels effectively?
If you’re interested in these and other questions about graphic novels for
young people in libraries, Evidence Base is organising a one-day event in
Wolverhampton on 10th July. Children’s young people’s librarians, school
librarians, SLS staff and anyone else with an interest in providing,
promoting and using graphic novels for young people in libraries are all
welcome.
The day will be led by Mel Gibson, who has run training and promotional
events about visual literacy in relation to picture books, comics and
graphic novels since 1993. She has also worked as a children’s librarian,
lecturer and literacy consultant and is now a lecturer specialising in
childhood, children’s books and media at the University of Northumbria.
Other contributors will be:
• Angela Robinson, Literacy Development Officer – Projects with
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council who has run a number of successful
promotional events such as talks, comic strip drawing activities and an
annual 'Free Comic Book Day'.
• Tina Campbell, Libraries Without Walls link worker from
Wolverhampton, who was involved in Wolverhampton’s graphic novels project
in 2006, when teenagers from Parkfield High School worked with
storyteller, graphic novelist and illustrator, Fran O'Boyle, to design and
create their own graphic novel comic.
To book a place, download a booking form from
http://www.ebase.uce.ac.uk/docs/graphic-novels-booking-form.doc
Or make a provisional booking online at
http://www.ebase.uce.ac.uk/provisional_booking.html
If you have any questions, email [log in to unmask]
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