GLBTQ content in comics/graphic novels for teens
by Devon Greyson (2007)

From the abstract:

This paper aims to provide an historical perspective and current guidance for youth librarians collecting graphic novels for teens…The paper provides a brief overview of US and Canadian censorship of comics, including how this legacy affects today’s market. It recognizes the difficulty of obtaining information and recommendations for teen-appropriate graphic novels containing GLBTQ content, and makes suggestions for core collection items. Only English sources from the USA and Canada are reviewed. Francophone Canadian literature is relevant but outside of the scope of this paper. The paper is a useful source of information for the librarian looking for collection development suggestions, and/or for the librarian dealing with or preparing against intellectual freedom challenges to graphic novels or GLBTQ material for teens.

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Source: Collection Building 26(4) (via E-LIS)

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