sdiaz101 [3:14 PM] hey all, see you in a bit for our reviewer chat at 4pm ET jsimmons [3:21 PM] Looking forward to it! lvanauken [3:43 PM] joined #slj-reviewer-chat. sdiaz101 [3:58 PM] Hey everyone, this is Shelley Diaz, SLJ reviews manager. Please feel free to introduce yourself while wait to get started I edit YA […]
Wendy Xu’s Graphic Novel Evaluation Tips
Junior Library Guild (SLJ’s sister company) assistant editor Wendy Xu created this wonderful handout on evaluating graphic novels and has graciously offered to share with our reviewers.
Resources on Reviewing ART and VISUAL ELEMENTS in Picture Books & Graphic Novels
If you review picture books, graphic novels, or really any work of literature that utilizes art and design elements, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with some common vocabulary, an understanding of basic art styles, and how those elements combine successfully (or not) in books for children and teens. Here are some great resources, including books, […]