*Children's and Young Adult Literature
Guide for library and Internet research resources about children's and young adult literature.
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Genres Within Graphic Novels
As with other forms of literature there are various genres within the graphic novel category. Graphic novels are written for various age groups of children and young adults but the majority are written for young adults. The following genres of graphic novels are common for young readers:
| Adventure | Crime | Fantasy |
| Historical | Horror | Humor |
| Non-fiction | Science Fiction | Superheroes |
Searching Children's and Young Adult Graphic Novels
If you are looking for graphic novels search the Library One Search (select Books in Advance Search) using the keywords:
graphic novels
graphic novels juvenile
Books About Graphic Novels
Selected Books About Graphic Novels:
- Graphic Novels : A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More
- Graphic Novels and Comic Books
- Graphic Novels and Comic Books in Libraries and Archives
- Graphic Novels for Young Readers: A Genre Guide for Ages 4-14
- Graphic Novels Now: Building, Managing, and Marketing a Dynamic Collection
- Graphic Novels: Stories to Change Lives
- Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications
- Teaching the Graphic Novel
- Teaching Graphic Novels: Practical Strategies for the Secondary ELA Classroom