VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award2017

Given by Virginia Library Association

20 Works 3,672 Books 181 Reviews ½ 3.9
The GNDA celebrates diversity captured within the pages of graphic novels.

Purpose

  • To increase the chance for diverse readers to see themselves within the page
  • To increase the visibility of
show more diversity in graphic novels
  • To recognize quality graphic literature promoting subjects or characters of diversity
  • To support the role of libraries to educate and promote reading
    • Nominations


    • Feature a diverse protagonist (casual or issue-based), a diverse supporting character that impacts the story, or a diverse subject
    • Published in English by a North American “publisher” in the year that will be honored. Self-published nominations are accepted.
    • Be a stand-alone or a story arc. The last volume of a story arc must have been published in the year being honored.
    • Are submitted for only one of these age categories: Youth (ages 6-17) or Adult (ages 18 and up)
    Definition of diversity: Differences both visible and invisible that may separate an individual from the story’s mainstream. The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect.


    Eligible diversity groups may include color/race, ethnicity/nationality, disability whether mental or physical, feminism, ageism, religion, forced minority and LGBT/sexual orientation.     show less
    Stages:
    All, Winner (16), Honor Book (61), Overfloweth (76)
    Categories:
    All, Adult (76), Youth (77)
    Years:
    All, 2022 (26), 2021 (27), 2020 (15), 2019 (27), 2018 (19), 2017 (20), 2016 (12), 2015 (7)

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