We’re so pleased to report that the following titles have been nominated for YALSA’s 2018 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list! FIRE!!: THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON STORY by Peter Bagge POPPIES OF IRAQ by Brigitte Findakly and Lewis Trondheim ROLLING BLACKOUTS: DISPATCHES FROM TURKEY, SYRIA, AND IRAQ by Sarah Glidden UNCOMFORTABLY HAPPILY by Yeon-sik Hong Know More » […]
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NPR’s 2016 Book Concierge & More “Best of 2016” Picks
NPR’s Book Concierge is live! Nearly 40 Macmillan titles are included in the various 2016 recommendation lists: ALL THAT MAN IS by David Szalay (Staff Picks, Realistic Fiction, Tales From Around the World) ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY by Charlie Jane Anders (It’s All Geek to Me, Love Stories, Science, Science Fiction & Fantasy) Know More » […]
Friday Reads: Graphic Novels
TGIF! We’ve got four great graphic novels to kick off your weekend: SHIRLEY JACKSON’S “THE LOTTERY”: The Authorized Graphic Adaptation by Miles Hyman Available simultaneously in trade paperback Two starred reviews! Published in time for Jackson’s centennial, this graphic adaptation masterfully reimagines her iconic story with a striking visual narrative created by her grandson, Miles Know More » […]
Teen Talk Tuesday (10/18/16 Edition)
Hey hey, YA librarians! We’ve got a bunch of new teen and YA-OK adult books for you this month. Check ’em out then share your favorites during today’s Early Word YA Galley Chat (hashtag: #ewgcya). WHEN THE MOON WAS OURS by Anna-Marie McLemore Ages 12 to 18 Longlisted for the 2016 National Book Award for Young Know More » […]
We ♥ Sarah Glidden’s Graphic Novels
Sarah Glidden is many things: a progressive Jewish American twentysomething who is both vocal about and critical of Israeli politics in the Holy Land, a graduate of Boston University, and the author of an award-winning graphic memoir. That book, HOW TO UNDERSTAND ISRAEL IN 60 DAYS OR LESS, which was a 2012 YALSA Great Graphic Know More » […]
The Giant 2016 Graphic Novel Roundup!
The saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words” and that’s certainly true of graphic novels. Thanks to comic book characters dominating pop culture, the format has been enjoying a boom and readers are coming to the medium in droves. Publishers Weekly recently profiled graphic novel publisher Papercutz, which publishes between 50 and 60 Know More » […]
ALA Annual 2016 – Saturday Events
It’s another lovely day at ALA Annual in Orlando! Come to all of our excellent programs and stop by the Macmillan Adult (Griffin Teen & Flatiron Books YA) booth #2115 for these great giveaways and signings. Our friends at Drawn & Quarterly have graphic novel giveaways for you in booth #2263 (we’re especially excited for Sarah Glidden’s ROLLING Know More » […]
Macmillan Library @ ALA Annual 2016 (Booth #2115)
We can’t wait to see you at ALA Annual! Stop by the Macmillan Adult (Griffin Teen & Flatiron Books YA) booth #2115 and RSVP to all of our events! Please note the many Orlando Support Activities happening during ALA Annual. Our friends from Drawn & Quarterly are attending ALA Annual for the first time! Make Know More » […]
Books for Teens 2016: WE [heart] Flatiron Books YA!
Our list of favorite forthcoming 2016 teen titles collected all in one place, just for you and your teen patrons is finally here. In addition to the always-exciting selection from Griffin Teen (including new books from David Levithan and Stephanie Perkins), keep an eye out for YA debuts IF I WAS YOUR GIRL and AMERICAN GIRLS from Flatiron Know More » […]