[Libs-Or] Nominate for the 2025 OYAN Graphic Rave!

[Lily Hawley]

Nominate for the 2025 OYAN Graphic Rave!

Young Adult Graphic Novel fans! The time has come to nominate books for the 2025 OYAN Graphic Rave!

Graphic Rave is an annual graphic novel and manga list produced by the members of the Oregon Young Adult Network and announced in the fall. Books nominated should be written and marketed for readers of middle and high school age (generally 6th-12th grade) and be published between March 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025.

NOMINATE TODAY!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchqoHFbr7es5jFiXNnfItdzMPYUoRP5rpGl8jm4oHhKnse_w/viewform?usp=sharing>


Nominations will be collected until May 31, 2025. OYAN members will then be invited to vote on the nominated books, narrowing the list to approximately 20 OYAN Graphic Rave selections. The list will be further discussed at the Summer meeting of the Oregon Young Adult Network, on July 25th.

The goals are:
* To provide libraries across Oregon with a vibrant, reliable, high quality list of recommended graphic novel and manga purchases for readers of middle and high school age (generally 6th-12th grade)
* To include a variety of genres (fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, nonfiction, mystery, etc.)
* To represent a diverse mix of authors and stories, reflecting a mix of cultural, sexual, gender, socioeconomic identities and experiences.
* To include at least three manga titles each year
* To include at least one nonfiction title
* To include at least two superhero titles
* To include at least three titles with connections to the Pacific Northwest (publisher/author/illustrator/setting)

Please nominate early and often!!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchqoHFbr7es5jFiXNnfItdzMPYUoRP5rpGl8jm4oHhKnse_w/viewform?usp=sharing>

Questions? Reach out to Graphic Rave coordinators Ruth Headley at Ruth.Headley at newbergoregon.gov<mailto:Ruth.Headley at newbergoregon.gov> , Lily Hawley at lilyh at wccls.org<mailto:lilyh at wccls.org> , or Chloë St. Claire at chloest at multco.us<mailto:chloest at multco.us>

Lily Hawley
Teen Services Librarian
Forest Grove City Library
Direct: 503-992-3248
Pronouns: she/her or they/them
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