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Pedagogies in Practice collection

Find picture books by searching the Library Collection or browsing the shelves at 823 in the Pedagogies in Practice Collection (Magill and Mawson Lakes Library).

Search tips

  • If you know the exact title type it into the search box and select the title option e.g. A bus called heaven
  • Find an author / illustrator by typing their name into the search box and selecing the author option
    e.g. Shaun Tan
  • Try the following subject searches to find picture books in the collection: juvenile fiction or picture books

How to create a storybook

Digital Story Book Collections

Graphic Novels

How Do You Make a Graphic Novel (and, Why Do They Take So Long?) - Popular graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier discusses her creative process.


5 Easy Steps To Creating a Graphic Novel | With Author Marieke Nijkamp & Illustrator Sylvia Bi -
In this step-by-step tutorial, author Marieke Nijkamp and illustrator Sylvia Bi, creators of the inspiring novel "Ink Girls," will guide you through the process on how to create your own graphic novel! From developing characters and exciting plot lines to expert drawing techniques and writing advice, this video has everything you need to know about getting started in the world of graphic novels. (Run time: 3 min 27 sec)

How to Publish a Graphic Novel: A Beginner's Guide to Start - See step by step, how to write, illustrate and publish a graphic novel from beginning to end. This video explains how to develop a graphic novel idea, how to pitch to publishers and agents, sketch out the layouts, add color, and market the work. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang, and guest artist Clar Angkasa. (Run time: 39 min 37 sec)