Esther Keller talks to George O’Connor as his Olympians series draws to a close.
About Esther Keller
Esther Keller is the librarian at JHS 278, Marine Park in Brooklyn, NY. There she started the library's first graphic novel collection and strongly advocated for using comics in the classroom. Her collection is also the model for all middle school libraries in NYC. She started her career at the Brooklyn Public Library, and later jumped ship to the school system so she could have summer vacation and a job that would align with a growing family's schedule. On the side, she is a mother of 4 and regularly reviews for SLJ and School Library Connection (formerly LMC). In her past life, she served on the Great Graphic Novels for Teens Committee where she solidified her love and dedication to comics.
Coming Attractions: Graphic Novels at Book Expo 2019
June 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
NYC Book Expo 2019 has come to a close. And while it ran for 3 days, piggybacked by Book Con, at the Jacob Javitz center in NYC, I was only able to attend 1 day. I would have surely enjoyed another day, and would have probably seen so much more, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and came home with piles of books to read.
2019 Eisner Nominations
May 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
While I was on Spring Break, the Eisner nominations were announced. The Eisner Awards, which is in its 31st year, are named for famed graphic novelist/artist Will Eisner.
Review: Mech Cadet Yu
April 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Though I read these volumes out of order, I really enjoyed the stories. This series is quite different than my “normal” reading, but I’m always thrilled when I can enjoy a title that will be a perfect fit for the boys who come to the library. (And girls too… But this will be an easy sell to the boys.)
Books in Brief: A Hodgepodge
April 12, 2019 by 1 Comment
I’ve been reading such a Hodge Podge of books. There’s no rhyme or reason to what I’m reading. There are review copies coming to my doorstep that interest me and books arriving in new shipments and books I hear about finally available at the library. So here’s a few random titles…
Review: New Kid
April 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
I heard Colby Sharp call The New Kid the best graphic novel (so far) of 2019. And I agree.
Review: ‘Positively Izzy’
March 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
‘Positively Izzy’ follows up ‘Invisible Emmie’ with a story that is less about the mores of middle school than about the awkward relationships between parents and children at that age.
Review: The Giver
March 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Lois Lowry’s award-winning YA novel The Giver has now been adapted into a graphic novel.
Review: To Kill a Mockingbird
March 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This faithful adaptation of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is an excellent companion to the original novel.
Books in Brief: Early Spring-Cleaning Edition
March 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Some quick reviews of spring releases.
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