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Graphic Novels for Children: What, Why, and How for Public and School Libraries. Sophie Brookover Pop Culture Maven & Graphic Novel Fan. Garfield , by Jim Davis. Peanuts , by Charles Shulz. Calvin and Hobbes , by Bill Watterson. Flotsam , by David Weisner.
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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