Respect for graphic novels growing

In the past four years, we've seen an increasing number of graphic novels reviewed alongside traditional texts in our most trusted professional publications, and they currently represent the fastest growing section of most libraries and bookstores. More teachers than ever before are taking advantage of them, and our national and state literacy organizations offer more presentations each year devoted to integrating the medium into our instruction. It seems graphic novels are here to stay - and if they haven't yet, it's only a matter of time before they make their way into your classrooms and libraries. (Donalyn Miller on graphic novels at Education Week)

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Resources for using graphic novels for learning

"Graphic novels have been gaining acceptance in classrooms and school libraries across the nation — and for good reason. They can often motivate even the most reluctant readers to turn page after page, becoming wrapped up in the images and text they contain, and this makes graphic novels amazing teaching tools on a wide variety of subjects. If you’re looking to make the most of this media for engaging your students and exploring the great stories they have to tell, here are some great ways to enrich your classes with graphic novels that any teacher can employ in the service of a every age group possible." (from Online Classes.Org)

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