Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced their list of great graphic novels for 2010, and 9 VIZ titles are on the list. At YALSA’s Midwinter meeting, they selected a list of graphic novels that are both age-appropriate and appealing to teens.
Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President Sales & Marketing for VIZ Media, commented, “We’re very pleased to announce this diverse collection of manga titles that have been recognized by YALSA’s 2010 Great Graphic Novels For Teens, with 3 making it to the top ten. These series were created by some of the most imaginative minds in the manga genre and offer readers great stories ranging from science fiction and historical-based drama to romantic shojo and slice-of-life graphic novels aimed at female readers. YALSA provides librarians with valuable tools and information to help them select compelling titles for readers, and we invite them to consider these series which have been recognized for their innovation and quality.”
The list of Viz titles includes
- Children of the Sea, Vol. 1
- Kimi Ni Todoke, Vol. 1 & 2
- Ooku: Inner Chambers, Vol. 1
- Otomen, Vol. 1
- Mixed Vegetables, Vol. 1
- Pluto, Vol. 1-3
- Solanin
- Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee, Vol. 1
- We Were There, Vol. 1-4
