{"product_id":"manga-in-libraries-jillian-rudes-9780838938614","title":"Manga in Libraries | Jillian Rudes","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eManga in Libraries: A Guide for Teen Librarians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780838938614\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e0838938612\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJillian Rudes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTrade Paperback (First Edition \/ First Printing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAmerican Library Association (ALA Editions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eFebruary 17, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e136 (Illustrated with diagrams and templates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eLibrary \u0026amp; Information Science, School Media, Collection Development, Comics \u0026amp; Graphic Novels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eManga, encompassing the rich tradition of comics originating from Japan, is treasured by readers of all ages. Because of its deeply emotional storytelling, breathtaking artwork, and highly relatable narratives about humanity, the medium has become especially popular with teen readers. In \u003cem\u003eManga in Libraries: A Guide for Teen Librarians\u003c\/em\u003e, manga expert Jillian Rudes provides an essential roadmap for library professionals and educators looking to harness this popularity to foster entertainment, empowerment, and literacy among young adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWhether you are providing reference services and readers' advisory, handling library programming, or teaching directly in the classroom, this book equips you with practical tools. It offers a comprehensive overview of visual storytelling history while tackling the day-to-day challenges of collection development. By navigating age rating systems, combating censorship, and prioritizing diverse representation, Rudes ensures that library workers are fully prepared to build collections and programs that resonate with today's diverse teen populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSpecial Features \u0026amp; Programming Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eA brief history of Japanese visual storytelling and a breakdown of manga genres and key age rating systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eActionable advice on building a core collection, countering book challenges, and creating effective anti-censorship policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eGuidance on selecting diverse and inclusive titles for LGBTQAI+ teens, BIPOC readers, and other populations, supported by expert interviews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eStrategies for using manga to foster social-emotional learning (SEL), including sample discussion questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCreative programming ideas such as manga book clubs, anime watch parties, teen-led workshops, and detailed classroom lesson plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTeen librarians and school media specialists managing young adult collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEducators and classroom teachers seeking to integrate graphic storytelling into their curriculum to boost literacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eLibrary administrators focusing on collection development, diversity, and censorship advocacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJillian Rudes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recognized manga expert and library professional dedicated to bridging the gap between Japanese visual storytelling and American library systems. 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