Gay-themed graphic novels were recognized during American Library Association's Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia in a pair of lists for adult and younger readers.
The Over the Rainbow Project, sponsored by the ALA's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table, announced its 2014 book list, containing works recommended for adults that “exhibit commendable literary quality and significant LGBT content.” Six titles were selected in the Graphic Narrative category:
- 7 Miles a Second, by David Wojnarowicz, Marguerite Van Cook and James Romberger (Fantagraphics)
- Anything That Loves: Comics Beyond “Gay” and “Straight," edited by Charles “Zan” Christensen and Carol Queen (Northwest Press)
- Blue is the Warmest Color, by Julie Maroh; translated by Ivanka Hahnenberger (Arsenal Pulp Press)
- Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir, by Nicole J. Georges (Houghton Mifflin)
- Julio’s Day, by Gilbert Hernandez (Fantagraphics)
- Spit and Passion, by Cristy C. Road (The Feminist Press)
The Rainbow Project, a joint committee of the GLBT Round Table and the Social Responsibilities Round Table, highlighted five graphic novels on its list of graphic novels for teens:
- Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir, by Nicole J. Georges (Houghton Mifflin)
- Blue is the Warmest Color, by Julie Maroh; translated by Ivanka Hahnenberger (Arsenal Pulp Press)
- Kevin Keller 2: Drive Me Crazy, by Dan Parent (Archie Comics)
- Wandering Son, Vol. 4, by Shimura Takako (Fantagraphics)
- Batwoman, Vol. 3: World's Finest, by W. Haden Blackman, J.H. Williams III and Trevor McCarthy (DC Comics)
(via Fantagraphics)