popular trends in library media: censorship graphic novels street literature istc 615 sarah scholl...
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Popular Trends in Library Media:
CensorshipGraphic Novels
Street Literature
ISTC 615Sarah SchollKaitlin BryantKatie Dutton
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Introduction Discussion
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CENSORSHIP
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GRAPHIC NOVELS
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What are graphic novels? KWL
forbiddenplanet.co.uk
http://www.jenniferholm.com/
02_mybooks/11_babymouse.html
http://www.hillcity-comics.com/graphic_novels/new_graphic_novel734.jpg
childlitbookclub.blogspot.com
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http://www.artbomb.net/comics/introgn.jsp
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http://www.artbomb.net/comics/introgn.jsp
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Basic Definitions
Graphic Novels• Graphic = In Pictures• Longer• Bound in book form• For kids or adults• Series or Individual
Manga or Anime• “Shakespearean
quality”• Japanese comics• Backwards• Sailor Moon• Dragonball Z• *Warnings*
http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/ai_yori_aoshi.jpg
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Graphic Novels are Great For:
• Addressing Multiple Intelligences
• Students incapable of visualization– Helps create visual images that
contribute to comprehension
• Reluctant readers– Helps with constructing meaning
• Visually dependent students– Develops visual literacy
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http://www.scholastic.com/Bone/books_p1.htm
Develop Visual Literacy
• Analyze facial expressions
• Build plot in their minds
• Understand how the images and text create a story
• Attention to detail
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Student Testimonials
“I like Kingdom Hearts because it tells a long journey in story terms.”
“One Piece is the only manga that I read, for the simple reason that it is very interesting.”
“I enjoy them (manga) because the art style is very good, they have great stories and they are great in total. My favorites are Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist and M.A.R”
“I like graphic novels because I can read them fast and it helps me understand the stories by showing me what's going on.”
“I like manga because they are a great way to see Japanese culture. I would recommend these books to anyone.”
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Cataloging and Shelving
• 741.5• Separate• Maintain by age group
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Collection Development: How do I Select Graphic Novels?
• Is the book physically well produced and attractive?
• Is the storyline coherent, imaginative, interesting and well written?
• Is the language accessible and appropriate?
• Use the same guidelines as you would for regular fiction book selection.
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Misconceptions and Controversy • Graphic = “dirty”• Not books of literary merit• Fancy comic books• Only for adults• Only for boys• Only Sci-Fi and Fantasy
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Reality
• Multiple topics for multiple genders
• Classics have been converted
• Builds visual literacy• Helps reluctant readers• Move forward with
caution• Get reviews
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My Recommendation
• Give them a try• Include them in your
library• Use them in your class,
you may be surprised with the level of student engagement
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Bibliography• Gorman, Michelle. "Graphic Novels Rule!." School Library Journal
54.3 (2008): 42-47. • Ireland, Kerry . "Build It and They Will Come: Graphic Novels for
Your Collection." School Libraries in Canada 23.3 (2004): 18-23. • Kan, Kat. "Getting Graphic at the School Library." Library Media
Connection 21.7 (2003): 14-19. • Lyga, Allyson A. W., and Barry Lyga. Graphic Novels in Your
Media Center: A Definitive Guide. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 2004.
• Lyga, Allyson. "Graphic Novels for (Really) Young Readers." School Library Journal (2006). 8 Nov. 2008 <http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6312463.html>.
• Poitras , Gilles . "The Librarian's Guide to Anime and Manga." Gilles' Service to Fans Page. 21 Dec. 1996. 8 Nov. 2008 <http://koyagi.com/Libguide.html
• Rudiger, Hollis Margaret, and Megan Schliesman. "Graphic Novels and School Libraries." Knowledge Quest 36.2 (2007): 57-59.
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STREET LITERATURE
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Also known as…
• Urban Fiction
• Street Fiction
• Ghetto Lit
• Gangsta Lit
• Hip-Hop Lit
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What is it?
• Setting – Inner Cities of United States
• Protagonists – Young African-American or Latino men or women
• Fast paced morality tales
• Deal with sex, violence, crime, and drugs
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History of Street Lit
• Donald Goines and Robert “Iceberg Slim” Beck 1960s and 1970s
• Omar Tyree and Sister Soulja
• Rap music
• 1970’s mafia films
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Teen Street Lit
• Tamer version of Street Lit
– Brushes topics of sex, violence, crime, etc. in passing
– Contains warnings of consequences for actions
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Criticisms
• Violence, drug dealing, sex and language are inappropriate for teens.
• Depicts African-Americans in a negative way and has misogynistic and homophobic content
• Sexual and violent depictions on covers
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Responses to Criticisms and Why We Should Include it in our Libraries • Some of today’s classics
were once controversial (ex. Jack Kerouac)
• Relates to students’ lives – appeals to reluctant readers
• Helps build teen fluency
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How to meet Street Lit Readers’ Needs (Honig, 2008)• Respect the genre• Provide satisfying
alternatives• Provide access• Collect street lit• Use street lit in library
programs• Broaden your collection
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Top Street Lit Titles (Pattee, 2008)
Adult• The Coldest
Winter Ever (Souljah, 1999)
• Push (Sapphire, 1996)
• Let That Be The Reason (Stringer, 2001)
• A Hustler’s Wife (Turner, 2003)
Teen• “Bluford High”
series (Townsend, Scholastic)
• Tyrell (Booth, 2006)
• The Sista Hood: On the Mic (E-Fierce 2006)
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