So, what is a graphic novel?
Graphic novels are similar to comic books. Like comic books, they use sequential artwork to help tell a story. However, they are more likely to be stand-alone stories, and plot lines are more extended. They deal with a range of topics, including adventure, memoirs, social issues, humor, horror, Christian themes, and autobiography. Most graphic novels are original stories, though many classic works of literature have been adapted in graphic format. Three such titles are listed above. These offer children and young adults another approach to literature that may be overwhelming to them in their original form. A type of graphic novel that has become very popular with young adults is manga, Japanese comics that have been translated into English. They are often serialized magazine stories that have been collected into book form. Some of the English translations appear in the original right-to-left Japanese format. The Sailor Moon and Gundam Wing series are examples of manga. Why encourage yo
