Catalog Searches
These are basic searches for graphic novels:
What is manga?
Manga (pronounced "mahngah"), first coined in 1814, is a term for Japanese comics/cartoons.
Manga graphic novels are usually in black and white in a small, paperback size. They are to be read right to left, beginning at the "back" of the book, but are in English (here in the U.S.). Various subjects are covered.
Searching the Catalogs for Books
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