Feed Your Sweet Tooth....

Step in to the world of America's #1 Manga publisher Tokyopop and satisfy your craving for everything manga. Preview titles, post to the blog, even read manga totally online.


Read Fruits Basket Volume One, Chapter One online.

This Is Your Brain on Manga!!!

Wired Magazine did a great introduction article to Manga and Anime in November 2007 and also offers several mini articles about the subject on its website.

http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/magazine/15-11/ff_manga_chiba or look for the cover title "Manga Conquers America" http://www.wired.com/special_multimedia/2007/1511_ff_manga
posted by Ann S.

Where to Start: Selecting Graphic Novels

No Flying, No Tights

Educator and professional librarian Robin Brenner has a site for graphic novels that teachers and librarians use. No Flying No Tights has extensive reviews, summaries, informational articles and tips on everything manga and anime related.
noflyingnotights.com/

YALSA
From YALSA, a list of professional resources for educators/librarians on graphic novels. Includes websites, books, public library sites, and listservs.

www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/GraphicNovelResources.pdf

YALSA also has annual award winners for graphic novels: www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/gn.cfm

Graphic Novels for Public Libraries http://http//my.voyager.net/~sraiteri/graphicnovels.htm

Graphic novel reviews from School Library Journal http://http//www.schoollibraryjournal.com/community/Graphic+Novels/47069.html

Mouse Guard

David Petersen, Mouse Guard

Mouse Guard:Fall 1152 and Mouse Guard Winter: 1152 are featured on this site. Mouse Guard, a cult favorite, is about a band of mice who strive to protect their secret world against predators-inside and out. Beautiful images and full-color drawings evoke the season and the drama of a Lord of the Rings-type setting.

http://david%20petersen,%20mouse%20guard/

9/11: A Graphic Adaptation

9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon

Read the entire graphic novel adaptation of the 9/11 Report online at Slate.com. Described by the authors as "graphic jounalism", the graphic adaptation retains the original language of the 9/11 Comission's report, while illustrating more clearly the connections, reprecussions, and recommendations mired in the 500 page+ text report.
www.slate.com/id/2147309/

01: First Second

First Second :01 is an award-winning publisher of graphic novels, including American Born Chinese and the Black Diamond Detective Agency. First Second is an established publisher among indie creators and educators alike, and it's heavy on connections and resources for classroom teachers. Check out their lesson plans: http://www.firstsecondbooks.com/teachers.html

Main Page:

www.firstsecondbooks.typepad.com/mainblog/

Which college is for you?

If you are a college resident, your parents have spent your lifetime supporting the California colleges. It's now your turn to get your money's worth. The California plan calls for three levels of institutions. The UCs are research institutions, meant to prepare students for graduate degrees. The CSUs are also four-year colleges and universities, but, with rare exceptions, do not offer doctoral degrees. And there are two-year, or community, colleges. These colleges have three basic purposes: vocational degrees, preparation for a four-year college, and enrichment. There are no bad choices! All of these offer fine teaching and vast opportunities.

University of California (UC)

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/welcome.html

Here you will find an overview of all the campuses with links to each. Also, you ought to look at

the undergraduate admission information to aid in your planning.

California State University System

http://www.calstate.edu

Here you will find a listing of all the campuses with links to each. Also, you ought to look at admissions information and the online application.

California Community Colleges

http://www.ccco.edu/CommunityColleges/CommunityCollegeListings/tabid/949/Default.aspx

Here you will find a listing of all the public community colleges in California.

Finally, if none of the above options appeal to you, there are fine private colleges in California, just be aware that they might come with a high price tag. Here is a site where you can find a list of these colleges and a link to each:

http://csmp.ucop.edu/crlp/resources/postsecondary/private.html