b'Graphic Novels Core CollectionsCore CollectionFifth Edition Graphic Novels Core Collection An invaluable tool for beginning or assessing a graphicFifth Edition novel collection. an important feature that enhances the value of this list as a collection development tool is that the most highly recommended titles are noted, providing a short list of essential purchases.ARBAIn the past twenty years, the popularity of graphic novels has grown exponentially. In many libraries, graphic novels have become one of the most widely-circulated genres. Plus, graphic novels can energize reluctant readers and have been shownCollection Development Recommendations,to be a productive educational tool, especially with ESL readers. by Librarians for Librarians New H.W. Wilsons Graphic Novels Core Collection (5th Edition, 2024) providesEdition!expert recommendations developed by H.W. Wilsons team of library and media specialists. Whether for collection development, collection maintenance, readers advisory, or curriculum support, Graphic Novels Core Collection provides the sound guidance that librarians need so they can rest assured thatUPCOMING EDITIONthey are selecting materials that will best serve their collection and their patrons. 5th EditionNOVEMBER 2024Graphic Novels Core Collection highlights 2,300 recommended fiction andOne Volume; 1,400 pagesnonfiction graphic novels, including content descriptions and quotes fromISBN: 978-1-63700-910-9selected reviews. The graphic novels in this collection cover a wide variety ofList Price: $295genres including adventure, biography, fantasy, superhero, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction, and more. ARRANGED BY AGE GROUP GraphicNovelsIn order to best facilitate collection development for age-appropriate content,CoreCollectionGraphic Novels Core Collection is arranged into groupings by grade level.Fourth Edition Standards for rating materials by age appropriateness are strictly applied. Listings also offer notes on specific grade level indicators. Nearly 700 titles for PreK through grade 5 Nearly 850 titles for grades 6-8 More than 1,100 titles for grades 9-12 Nearly 1,300 titles for AdultsDetailed entries in Graphic Novels Core Collection include: CollectiboynLDibevrealroipamnse nfot rR Leicbormarmiaennsd ations, Complete Bibliographic and Cataloging Data Content Description & Annotations from Select Reviews to help facilitatetitle selection and readers advisory 4th Edition Subject Headings, ISBN, Grade Level Classification NOVEMBER 2022 Essential titles, our highest recommendation level in a subject area, One Volume; 1,400 pagesare easily identified with a starred listing throughout the text. Stars have ISBN: 978-1-63700-246-9been added to the index in this edition to make finding Essential titles List Price: $295by author or subject easier than ever.IN-DEPTH INDEXINGA highly detailed Author, Title, Series, and Subject Index provides easyRecommended.navigation through the hundreds of subject areas, thousands of authors All libraries. All readers and titles, and numerous series in this informative resource. Plus, the index CHOICEincludes age group indicators to make finding age-appropriate materials for your collection even easier. The Graphic Novels Core Collection takes the guesswork out of selecting titles in this ever-expanding genre. It is an essential resource for library and media specialists looking to energize, enhance, and enrich their collection with the most important and highly recommended graphic novels available.H.W. Wilson844.630.6369www.hwwilsoninprint.com H.W. Wilson 844.630.6369 www.hwwilsoninprint.com 72023-346 HW Wilson Catalog 2024.indd 7 2023-09-19 1:14 PM'