What to read
Discover comics, manga, and popular reads that spark imagination and offer a break from the everyday. Whether you're into action, drama, or something chill, there's a story waiting for you.
Comics & Manga
2017 No flying no tights
http://www.noflyingnotights.com/No flying no tights: graphic novel site for teen
Contains booklists and reviews of graphic novels
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http://www.balloontales.comBalloon Tales: The Comicraft Guide to Comic Lettering and Production
Another Web site devoted to the art of comic book lettering; this one provides articles, tips, recommendations, fonts, and a glossary – all about lettering!
Boiling Point Productions
http://comicbookresources.comComic Book Resources
Gives access to news, reviews, previews, commentary, and message boards. All about comics, updated daily.
Diamond International Galleries/Steve Conley & Rick
http://www.comicon.com/Comicon
Provides news, opinion, and insight into the comics industry. Updated daily.
Grand Comics Database Team
http://www.comics.orgGrand Comic Book Database
An ongoing database project that allows you to search for creator credits, story details, even cover art! The database is constantly being updated by hobbyists, and more volunteers are needed to keep up the entries.
Japanime Co. Ltd.
http://www.howtodrawmanga.com/tutorial.htmlHow to Draw Manga – Manga University
Julie Dillon’s tutorials in drawing manga are world-famous, and now they are gathered together in one place. The tutorials range from how to draw manga-style hair to drawing specific characters. There are even two additional tutorials for people who draw and design comics using computers.
Johanna Draper Carlson
http://www.comicsworthreading.comComics Worth Reading
A lifelong comics fan provides her own take on those comics worth reading. She gives reviews, recommendations, and even addresses the potential and possibilities of forthcoming titles.
Popular Reads
1996–2016 International Literacy Association
http://www.literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/reading-lists/young-adults-choices-reading-listInternational Literacy Association: Young Adults' Choices Reading List
This Web site contains book reviews and book lists that US teens helped create.
2017 No flying no tights
http://www.noflyingnotights.com/No flying no tights: graphic novel site for teen
Contains booklists and reviews of graphic novels
2017 Stephenie Meyer
http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/Official Website of Stephenie Meyer
Do you love Stephenie Meyer's books? Visit her official website for more information about the author, the books and the movie.
Meggin Cabot
http://www.megcabot.com/The Official Website of Author Meg Cabot
Includes details about Cabot’s books, opportunities to discuss the books with other fans and cool stuff including fun quizzes!
Teen Ink, The 21st Century and The Young Authors Foundation, Inc.
http://teenink.com/Teen Ink
Teen Ink is a monthly print newspaper, website, and book series written by teens for teens. The site includes book reviews, fiction, and poetry, as well as information on music, movies and sports.
The Scream Literary Festival
http://www.thescream.ca/The Scream Literary Festival
This website provides information about the annual Scream Literary Festival, a multi-day festival of youth events that brings Canadian writers of all genres, styles, genders and communities to an open-air stage in High Park, Toronto.
Young Adult Library Services Association, ALA
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbookYALSA: Booklists and Book Awards
Contains booklists of award winning books, as well as archives of the past winners of several different teen book awards.