LITERATURE
Guillain, Charlotte

What Is a Graphic Novel?

(3) 4-6 Connect with Text series. Two-page chapters introduce graphic novels to those unfamiliar with the text type, briefly discuss their relationship to comic books, and highlight various styles (e.g., ligne claire, comic book–style, manga). "Write your own" boxes provide useful craft tips, and images from graphic novels provide meaningful examples throughout. Graphic novel–writing activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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