Studies show comic books build reading skills for reluctant/struggling readers, ESL programs, Title I students, Special Education, on-level readers, and more. (Word.doc)
The American Library Association Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Resources and Toolkits collects, creates, and promotes content around how to best use comics in the classroom, in the library, and in advocacy.
Include character graph activities for guided research, trivia activities for online research, creative writing projects, vocabulary reference lists, and more!
Cites the benefits that literacy educators can get from the use of graphic novels in the classroom. Advantages of graphic novels over traditional texts and other mass media.
A handout from the American Library Association's Booklist magazine; includes reading suggestions and discussion questions. "Nothing livens up a conversation (or bares inner feelings) like a bit of controversy."
