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

  Graphic Nove l   refers to a medium rather than a genre. Graphic novels might be fiction, nonfiction, history, fantasy, or a combination of the two.  Graphic novels and comic books are similar in that they employ sequential art to tell a story. Graphic novels, as opposed to comic books, are usually standalone stories with more sophisticated narratives. Graphic novels are also collections of short stories that have previously been released as separate comic comics. Narrative in comic book formats Narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using a comic form. The term is employed in a broad manner, encompassing non-fiction works and thematically linked short stories as well as fictional stories across a number of genres. Archie Comics  by John Goldwater and illustrator, Bob Montana, is a good example. Archie Comics Dune

  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...