ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) has simply introduced the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults (BGNA) Reading List. It even got here with an introductory video:
ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to announce the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults (BGNA) Reading List. 🎉
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The listing highlights the perfect graphic novels for adults revealed in late 2021 by way of 2022, aiming to extend consciousness of the graphic novel medium, elevate voices of numerous comics creators, and assist library employees within the growth of graphic novel collections.
As we’ve famous earlier than, this listing is likely one of the most essential accomplishments of the GNCRT, as constructing grownup collections has been one of many weakest areas for the expansion of graphic novels in libraries. Several lists exist for center grade and YA titles, however the introduction of the BGNA provides librarians a stable core to buy from.
That the GNCRT is carrying on its work at the same time as studying and librarians are underneath assault in so many areas throughout the US is much more spectacular. We are fortunate to have these advocates for the medium.
The 2022 BGNA Top Ten listing consists of:
Days of Sand. Written by Aimee de Jongh. Art by Aimee de Jongh. Translated by Christopher Bradley. 2022. SelfMadeHero, $22.99 (9781914224041).
Down to the Bone: A Leukemia Story. Written by Catherine Piolo. Art by Catherine Piolo. Translated by J.T. Mahany. 2022. Graphic Mundi – PSU Press, $27.95 (9781637790342).
Ducks: Two Years within the Oil Sands. Written by Kate Beaton. Art by Kate Beaton. 2022. Drawn and Quarterly, $39.95 (9781770462892).
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 1. Written by Kanehito Yamada. Art by Tsukasa Abe. 2021. Viz Media, $9.99 (9781974725762).
Hakim’s Odyssey
- Hakim’s Odyssey Book 1: From Syria to Turkey. Written by Fabien Toulmé. Art by Fabien Toulmé. Translated by Hannah Chute. 2021. Graphic Mundi – PSU Press, $29.95 (9781637790007).
- Hakim’s Odyssey Book 2: From Turkey to Greece. Written by Fabien Toulmé. Art by Fabien Toulmé. Additional lettering and artwork reconstruction by Zen. Translated by Hannah Chute. 2022. Graphic Mundi – PSU Press, $29.95 (9781637790083).
- Hakim’s Odyssey: Book 3: From Macedonia to France. Written by Eric Orner. Art by Fabien Toulmé. Additional lettering and artwork reconstruction by Zen. Translated by Hannah Chute. 2022. Graphic Mundi – PSU Press, $29.95 (9781637790311).
The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere. Written by James Spooner. Art by James Spooner. 2022. Mariner Books, $22.99 (9780358659112).
Lore Olympus:
- Lore Olympus: Volume One. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art by Rachel Smythe. 2021. Del Rey, $26.99 (9780593160299).
- Lore Olympus: Volume Two. Written by Rachel Smythe. Art by Rachel Smythe. 2022. Random House World, $27.99 (9780593160305).
The Many Deaths of Laila Starr. Written by Ram V. Art by Filipe Andrade. Lettering by AndWorld Design. Edited by Eric Harburn. 2022. Boom Studios, $14.99 (9781684158058).
The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night. Written by Marjorie Liu. Art by Sana Takeda. Lettering by Chris Dickey. Edited by Charlotte Greenbaum. 2022. Abrams ComedianArts, $20.99 (9781419758706).
What is Home, Mum? Written by Sabba Khan. Art by Sabba Khan. 2022. Street Noise Books, $19.99 (9781951491178).
You can see the remainder of the listing right here, and it consists of comics from an unbelievable array of publishers, from Marvel and DC to Ten Speed Press, Image and nearly in every single place else.
Selections have been made by a committee, led by chair Edward Whatley, comprised of GNCRT members with a background in graphic novel choice. According to Whatley, “The members of the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Selection Committee brought a wide range of interests and expertise to our work throughout the year. The result is a broad and varied list of titles that represent not only the best titles of 2022 but exemplify the wide range of genres and styles being published today. In this list, readers will encounter familiar creators and characters as well as new voices that deserve to be heard. The array of titles that the committee has curated for the 2022 list is expansive and diverse in terms of style and content, but the common thread is how well they all demonstrate the distinct power of comics as a storytelling medium. Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, history or horror, whimsical or tragic: you’ll find titles to suit your current tastes. You’ll also find titles that will open doorways to new experiences and worldviews.”
GNCRT President Moni Barrette mentioned of this yr’s listing, “Adult readers love comics, and representation matters! The committee works tirelessly to identify and recommend not only the ‘best’ mature comics from the past year but also ensure that every reader will find a graphic novel to capture their imagination: Superheroes, nostalgic favorites, nonfiction, memoirs, graphic medicine and every action packed story in between. This list has it all. Comics librarians are well-versed in what their communities want to read, and the collected expertise and dedication of the BGNA committee exemplifies their influence in this space.”
The Best Graphic Novels for Adults choice committee for 2022 is Edward Whatley (Chair), Luke Burger, Elizabeth Doherty, Rachel Gagnon, Chloe Horning, Laila Mai-Nguyen, Nancy McKay, Victoria Rahbar, Carli Spina,Micki Waldrop, and Avi Woontner.
Nominations for the 2023 Best Graphic Novel for Adults Reading List are actually open:
Eligible graphic novels for the 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Adults will embrace all fiction and non-fiction titles revealed between September 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023, that enchantment to adults age 19 or older. Nominations will be made by all members of the general public, together with committee members, library staff, educators, and comics followers by way of the on-line type on the GNCRT web site.
Publishers and creators are welcome to submit copies of titles to the committee for assessment, although they don’t seem to be eligible to appoint their very own titles for consideration. For extra data on the best way to submit assessment copies, please contact GNCRT employees liaison, Tina Coleman at [email protected] .
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