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Creator Interviews:
Teeth Marks: An Interview with Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier discusses the book that everyone is talking about: her memoir Smile. Here’s how a painful childhood accident turned into one of the most talked-about books of the season. By John Hogan

Sublife Goes On: An Interview with John Pham
Writer/artist John Pham takes us on a journey through his imaginative Sublife. By John Hogan

Recent Blog Posts:
New YALSA List Announced
The 2010 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

Justice Served Soon
The new and improved "Smallville" has it's first-ever two-hour movie event (called "Absolute Justice"), airing February 5th.

Award Winners
Comics-related awards at ALA

In Case You Missed Them…
List of graphic journalism comics discussed on the San Fran KALW radio show "Your Call"

On the Radio
Discussing nonfiction graphic books with Joe Sacco

Storm Wins
Storm in the Barn wins the 2010 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction.

Feature Stories:
Power Talk
Randy Duncan and Matthew J. Smith have written the book on The Power of Comics, a first-rate resource for college-level comics courses. We talked to the two professors about how they developed their comics criteria and how other teachers can too. Plus: Both share their syllabi from their courses! By John Hogan

Special Feature: Copper by Kazu Kibuishi
Kazu Kibuishi's latest work, Copper, is a delightful collection starring a boy and his dog. Check out this special profile and excerpt of this new book!

Special Feature: Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher by Jake Parker
Jake Parker's action-packed, star-spanning new series begins with Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher! Get a first look at the book, including a special excerpt, an interview with the author, and a chance to win a copy of the book!

Op-Ed: Guys Reads
A program aimed at boys in Alaska and helping them develop a love of reading features graphic novels and manga. The library director who implemented the program explains how he did it and how successful it has been. By Greg Hill

Book Excerpt: Turn That Frown Upside Down
Raina Telgemeier’s real-life story of injuring her teeth and spending years trying to fix it comes along with the trials and tribulations of growing up. Here’s a sneak preview of this upcoming book.

Coming Soon: Lots in Store for 2010
Get your shopping lists ready with this look at upcoming graphic novels. From superheroes to fantastic fiction, there’s something for everyone coming in the weeks ahead.

Lights, Camera, ACTION!
Get ready: 2010 is already shaping up to be a good year for comics-related movies. Here are some trailers worth getting excited about, like Kick-Ass and Iron Man 2.

FICTION REVIEWS:
The Chill by Jason Starr and Mick Bertilorenzi
An ancient Irish curse comes to the streets of New York City, but no one will believe it...except for one old ex-cop who has seen this evil before. Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub

Butterflies, Flowers, Vol. 1 by Yuki Yoshihara
Choko is new to Japan's corporate universe, and the autocratic Director Domoto seems all too eager to administer her trial by fire in the alternately hilarious and romantic Butterflies, Flowers. Reviewed by Casey Brienza

Grimmer Tales by Erik Bergstrom
Erik Bergstrom takes a dark and twisted look at the world of fairy tales. Beware! Reviewed by John Hogan

TEEN REVIEWS:
Ludwig II, Vol. 2 by You Higuri
Ludwig II, the "mad king" of Bavaria, is slowly losing his battle with madness. With his country caught in the middle of a pending war, his people look to him for leadership; but Ludwig struggles to maintain his grip on the ugliness of reality when all he desires is to live aimlessly in a fantasy world. The love of his aide Hornig is now on the line. Will Ludwig be able to save his country and his lover, or will he sacrifice one to spare the other? Reviewed by Courtney Kraft

La Esperanca, Vol. 1-3 by Chiqusa Kawai
Two schoolmates who seem to have nothing in common end up being drawn to each other. They both want to hide their pasts. Reviewed by Danica Davidson

Dokebi Bride, Vol. 1-6 by Marley
Sunbi is a teenager who can communicate with spirits. She inherited the job of shaman from her mother and grandmother. Reviewed by Danica Davidson

KIDS REVIEWS:
Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox #1: The Meeting by Brigitte Luciani and Eve Tharlet
When Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox decide to move in together, their children Bristle and Grub Badger and Ginger Fox come up with an idea for how to stop their parents, but the idea backfires on them. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

Copper by Kazu Kibuishi
Copper is a boy with an eye for adventure and a heart as big as the sea. He's aided in his wonder-filled life by his trusty companion and loyal friend Fred, who just happens to be a talking dog. Reviewed by John Hogan

Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher by Jake Parker
Missile Mouse is a secret agent on a giant galactic mission: If he fails, the entire universe will be destroyed! That means this rule-breaking mouse with a penchant for trouble had better get his act together fast! Reviewed by John Hogan

REFERENCE REVIEWS:
Teaching Graphic Novels by Katie Monnin
More and more teachers everywhere are discovering the wonderful aspects of comics and the enormous benefit they can offer in the classroom. Dr. Katie Monnin provides a comprehensive guide. Reviewed by John Hogan

Graphic Novels: Beyond the Basics edited by Martha Cornog and Timothy Perper
More and more libraries are looking to expand their graphic novel collections but lack the resources to do it. Graphic Novels: Beyond the Basics offers some immediate help in the form of a dozen essays, extensive bibliographies and case studies, and suggestions for further reading. Reviewed by John Hogan