21st Century Literature Module 2: Conventional and 21st Century Genres

  Doodle fictions   are an amusing comedy novel aimed towards younger children that use cartoon doodles with handwritten images instead of regular fonts. Drawings are a crucial aspect of the plot since they provide humor and life to the story, and the book would be duller if the doodles were removed. Literary presentation where the author incorporates doodle writing, drawings, and handwritten graphics in place of the traditional font. Drawing enhances the story, often adding humorous elements Examples include  The Diary of a Wimpy Kid  by Jeff Kinney and  Timmy Failure  by Stephan Pastis. Timmy Failure Diary of a Wimpy Kid

  Manga   is an umbrella term for a wide variety of comic books and graphic novels originally produced and published in Japan. Unlike American comic books, which are usually printed in full color, Japanese manga is almost always published in black and white. Full-color prints are often only used for special releases  ( https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/12/27/beginners-guide-manga) Japanese word for comics It is used in the English-speaking world as a generic term for all comic books and graphic novels originally published in Japan. Considered as an artistic and storytelling style. Ameri-manga- sometimes used to refer to comics created by American artists in manga style.  (https://znnhs.zdnorte.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EDITED_21st-Century-Lit11_q1_mod2_conventional-21st-cent-genres_v308082020.pdf) Examples of Manga:  Shonen  (Boy's Manga) Naruto, Bleach, One Piece Shojo  (Girl's Manga) Sailormoon S einen  (Men's Manga) Akira Josei  (Women’s Manga) Loveless, Paradise Kiss