Neil Gaiman: From the Newbery to Graphic Novels
RSSby SLJ Staff -- School Library Journal, 02/11/2009
People can’t get enough of Neil Gaiman these days. That’s why SLJ has collected a list of interesting resources
on the author/graphic novelist, from our own articles and reviews of his work, as well as Gaiman’s own official site, his blog, and his Twitter and MySpace pages. Subscribe to SLJ’s Extra Helping Newsletter to read our exclusive interview with Gaiman this Thursday. We'll be updating this page, so keep coming back.
Librarian’s Dilemma: Where Do You Shelve Neil Gaiman’s Newbery? by Debra Lau Whelan 2/8/09
There’s no question that kids are wild about the latest Newbery winner, Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book (HarperCollins, 2008). But librarians can’t seem to agree on one essential issue: Where does the book belong—in the children’s area or in the teen section
Surprise! The Newbery Goes to a Popular Book by Debra Lau Whelan, Rick Margolis 1/26/09
The Newbery Medal ended its slump. The committee that awards the nation’s top prize for children’s literature chose Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book (HarperCollins, 2008), marking the first time in four years that the award went to a book that’s both critically acclaimed by librarians and kids.
SLJ Review: Coraline the Movie by Kent Turner 2/5/09
This must be Neil Gaiman’s lucky year. In January, his novel The Graveyard Book (HarperCollins, 2008) nabbed the Newbery Medal, the top prize in children’s literature. And now the film release of his first children’s novel, Coraline (HarperCollins, 2002). Directed by writer-director Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas) with an imagination that matches Gaiman’s Grimm-gothic prose, Coraline is the first film to feature stereoscopic 3-D animation—and it’s visually extraordinary.
Watch and Read: Coraline—Spotlight on Media Tie-ins 1/12/2009
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By Joy Fleishhacker
Librarians Respond to Newbery, Other Literary Awards by Rocco Staino 1/28/2009
For the last 87 years, the Newbery Medal has always created a stir among librarians, adults, and children. And it wasn’t any different at this year’s American Library Association (ALA) midwinter meeting in Denver. SLJ caught up with several librarians to get their reaction to the latest Newbery winner and the recipients of other youth literary awards.
Book of the Week: Coraline by Neil Gaiman, illus. by Dave McKean
From SLJ August 2002 (Starred Review August 2002)
By Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NC -- School Library Journal, 7/8/2002
Neil Gaiman’s Official Web site
Official site of writer and graphic novelist Neil Gaiman. Features gallery, news, and writer's journal, and Gaiman’s blog.
MouseCircus.com The Official Neil Gaiman Website for Young Readers
Children's books by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, featuring book excerpts, audio reading, wallpapers, online store, and bios of the authors.
MySpace.com - Neil Gaiman - 48 - Male - Minneapolis, Minnesota -
MySpace profile for Neil Gaiman with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about the author and more.
Wikipedia: Neil Gaiman is an English author of science fiction and fantasy short stories and novels, graphic novels, comics, and films. His notable works include The Sandman comic series, Stardust, and American Gods. Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal for The Graveyard Book. The extreme enthusiasm of his fans has led some to call him a "rock star" of the literary world.
