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Discover the importance of graphic novels for children's literacy development. Learn why they are essential, offer variety in reading choices, and meet educational standards. Explore top graphic novel picks and how they benefit young readers.
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Graphic Novels for Children: What, Why, and How for Public and School Libraries Sophie BrookoverPop Culture Maven & Graphic Novel Fan
Sequential art and (sometimes) words that tell a story What is a Graphic Novel?
“For a young child to read a graphic novel, much less a wordless one, many essential literacy skills are required, including... Why Do We Need Them?
...the ability to understand a sequence of events, interpret characters’ nonverbal gestures, discern the story’s plot, and make inferences.” From “Graphic Novels for (Really) Young Readers”, by Allyson A.W. Lyga
Build multiple literacy skills • Provide reading transitions • Make curriculum connections Why do we need them?
Offer a varied reading diet • Appeal to reluctant readers • Pop culture feedback loop Why do we need them?
Aren't graphic novels....well, kinda graphic?
Which Standards? • AASL Standards for 21st Century Learners • IRA/NCTE Language Arts Standards • New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York State Curriculum Standards Meeting Educational Standards