Comix.@$#! introduces teens to the wonderful world of comics and graphic novels, explores graphic novels as literary and visual works of art, brings together teens with other teens to discuss and read 10 unique selections. This theme based reading-and-discussion program was developed by a dynamic group of Young Adult librarians from throughout California, a renowned Young Adult literature specialist, and several teenagers themselves. Each week program participants tackle 3-4 titles within a specific theme with the help of a discussion facilitator. The comix.@$#! program can be used as a middle school or high school discussion program. We encourage you to tailor the program to suit your individual community of readers.  After reviewing the titles, in particular Pedro & Me, Pride of Baghdad, and Mars, you may consider withholding these titles from your middle school program in order to create a more age appropriate program for younger readers. Featured Novels Beyond the Screen Astro Boy, Volume 6 By Osamu Tezuka Simpsorama By Matt Groening Full Metal Alchemist By Hiromu Arakawa Heroes and Journeys Pedro & Me By Judd Winick Persepolis By Marjane Satrapi American Born Chinese By Gene Luen Yang Everyday Life Death: The High Cost of Living By Neil Gaiman Pride of Baghdad By Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon Runaways rian Vaughan, Adrian Alphona & Takeshi Miyazawa Mars, Volume 1 By Fuyumi Soryo Book Discussion In a Box Comix.@$#! organizers will receive: 10 copies of each of the titles in the program (100 books total) an insightful essay on the history and value of graphic novels list of recommended discussion questions list of recommended supplementary activities list of recommended additional titles evaluation tools promotional posters 100 bookmarks 100 flyers Discussion Format Two suggested formats to structure the program: Format One: Week 1: Beyond the Screen discussion Week 2: Heroes and Journeys discussion Week 3: Everyday Life discussion Week 4: Graphic novel related activity Format Two: Week 1: Beyond the Screen discussion Week 2: Graphic novel related activity Week 3: Heroes and Journeys discussion Week 4: Graphic novel related activity Week 5: Everyday Life discussion Week 6: Graphic novel related activity   Additional Resources

California Center for the Book
Contact us to schedule a discussion program
694 S. Oxford St
Los Angeles, CA
tel 213-738-7055
fax 213-738-0655
info@calbook.org