Post by Charlynn on Feb 2, 2011 19:07:13 GMT -5
In order to be named a 'Great Graphic Novel for Teens,' YALSA looked for books recommended for readers between the ages of 12 and 18 which were of both good quality literature and appealed to teen readers. The complete 2011 list can be found HERE, more information on the announcement can be found HERE, and below you will find which graphic novels the Committee elected to be on their Top Ten list.
* Aristophane. “The Zabime Sisters.” Trans. by Matt Madden. First Second, 2010.
* Dayton, Brandon. “Green Monk.” Self-published, 2009.
* Iwaoka, Hisae. “Saturn Apartments, vol. 1.” VIZ Media, 2010.
* Kim, Susan et al. “Brain Camp.” First Second, 2010.
* Layman, John and Rob Guillory. “Chew V. 1: Taster’s Choice.” 2009. Image Comics.
* Neri, G. and Randy Duburke. “Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty.” Lee & Low Books, 2010.
* Shiga, Jason. “Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Story Possibilities.” Amulet Books, 2010.
* Telgemeier, Raina. “Smile.” Graphix, 2010.
* TenNapel, Doug. “Ghostopolis.” Graphix, 2010.
* Weing, Drew. “Set to Sea.” Fantagraphics, 2010.
* Aristophane. “The Zabime Sisters.” Trans. by Matt Madden. First Second, 2010.
* Dayton, Brandon. “Green Monk.” Self-published, 2009.
* Iwaoka, Hisae. “Saturn Apartments, vol. 1.” VIZ Media, 2010.
* Kim, Susan et al. “Brain Camp.” First Second, 2010.
* Layman, John and Rob Guillory. “Chew V. 1: Taster’s Choice.” 2009. Image Comics.
* Neri, G. and Randy Duburke. “Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty.” Lee & Low Books, 2010.
* Shiga, Jason. “Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Story Possibilities.” Amulet Books, 2010.
* Telgemeier, Raina. “Smile.” Graphix, 2010.
* TenNapel, Doug. “Ghostopolis.” Graphix, 2010.
* Weing, Drew. “Set to Sea.” Fantagraphics, 2010.