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Graphic Novels: NonFiction
Just as with other forms of literature, nonfiction graphic novels address a variety of topics: religion, sociology, history, and more. A selection of Zondervan Library's nonfiction graphic novels can be viewed below.
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Graphic Memoir Introduction
Among the most popular type of nonfiction graphic novels are those relating personal narratives, often defined as the subgenre "Graphic Memoirs." The graphic novel's ability to combine language and images makes it an ideal vessel for memoir, allowing the creator to utilize color, art style, and other visual elements to draw out the themes of the work. This allows the words of the story—both narration and dialogue—to remain simple without detracting from the complexity of the story as a whole.
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Juvenile Nonfiction
A number of creators have also written graphic novels for juvenile audiences. The graphic novel form can be a particularly powerful tool in encouraging young readers to engage with nonfiction, the use of images allowing for a greater depth of connection between the work and its audience.
As with graphic nonfiction written for adults, these works can cover topics spanning from personal narrative to folklore and beyond.
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