Graphic Novels

Recently, I sat in on a panel of graphic novel creators. They were enthusiastic about their work and the work of others in their field. I loved that one of the panelists said, "It's okay to call them comics." They talked a lot about how graphic novels are legitimate books and we, as teachers and parents, have to stop saying that graphic novels aren't real books. I totally agree. If you are reading graphic novels, KEEP READING THEM! It's okay for you to read them. And parents and teachers--it is okay for your child to read graphic novels. There is a lot of inferencing and deep thinking that takes place when reading graphic novels. There may not be as many words to read, but there is a lot going on in the illustrations that needs to be read. Here are a few I have been reading.