Vermont Humanities

Exploring Graphic Novels

Alison Bechdel cartoon
Reading and Discussion

The genre of graphic novels has flourished in recent years. The four highly acclaimed works in this series—three memoirs and one work of historical fiction Berlin—highlight the literary value and artistic merit in this growing medium.

Books in this Series

  • Alison Bechdel, Fun Home
  • Jason Lutes, Berlin, City of Stone
  • Roz Chast, Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?
  • Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

Image: Panel from “Cartoonist’s Introduction” by Alison Bechdel

How to Book this Series

Please browse the list of available facilitators below. Then contact your chosen facilitator to discuss the timing and other details of the series. Finally, select the “Book this Series” button and fill out our online Reading & Discussion Request Form.

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Questions?

Please contact Richelle Franzoni at (802) 262-1355 or rfranzoni@vermonthumanities.org.

Available Facilitators

Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Woman leading a book discussion group with a book open on her lap
Vermont Humanities*** April 5, 2018