Library Guides: SCHC 353 (Gavigan): SCHC 353 (Gavigan)

Library Resources

These are USC Library databases that have information about different authors and illustrators of both children and adult graphic novels.

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database This link opens in a new window
Identifies children’s literature, (infant to young adult, fiction and non-fiction) by author, illustrator, subject, genre, age or grade level, language, Lexile Range and publisher. Lists over 900,000 books and media, many including reviews.
Graphic Novels Core Collection This link opens in a new window
Selective annotated list of graphic novels that allows for searching by categories of grade level, editorial recommendations, and fiction/nonfiction/biography.
Something About the Author (Gale Literature) This link opens in a new window
Examine the lives and works of children and young adult authors and illustrators.
Underground and Independent Comics, Comix and Graphic Novels This link opens in a new window
Primary source database focusing on North American and European adult comic books and graphic novels (includes Vol I and II.)

These journals include analysis of graphic novels, author and illustrator interviews, and other helpful information.

Here are some other helpful links to different services in the library.

Created by Margaret Bates