Celebrate graphic novels

CELEBRATE LITERACY 2011
GRAPHIC NOVELS

Comics & Graphic Novels are an excellent resource for developing literacy and visual literacy.
And kids love them!

There are generally two kinds of graphic novels.
The “collected” editions, which are just that; a number of single issues bound together in book form. And, graphic novels, long comic stories told in book form.

Find Graphic Novels on Destiny at
http://destiny.dadeschools.net

741.5 is always the call number – special shelf section in library.

GRAPHIC NOVELS at HGHS Media Center
LOOK FOR THIS CALL NUMBER : 741.5
OR ASK MEDIA SPECIALIST WHERE THE SHELF FOR GRAPHIC NOVELS IS LOCATED.

IN OUR MEDIA CENTER

Stimulate Readers to Explore Other Literature
Many comic book fans become avid book readers. Comics can stimulate interest in all types of fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, historical, etc.) as well as mythology, legends, and nonfiction.

MANGA & ANIME

"Graphic Novels are a powerful tool for conveying the literary experience to a generation of readers comfortable with television and computers."Scott McCloud"Comics & the Visual Revolution," Publishers Weekly, October 11, 1993

CLASSIC LITERATURE

Develop Strong Language Arts Skills
Several studies have shown that students who read comic books regularly have better vocabularies and are more likely to read above grade-level.

Using graphic novels is a wonderful way to:
Enhance Visual Literacy skills
- Enrich any subject matter!

CELEBRATE LITERACY AT YOUR LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER!
ENJOY A GRAPHIC NOVEL TODAY!

SHOW CREATED BY ANABEL PARRA 2011 FOR HGHS

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Celebrate graphic novels

by Anabel Parra on Jan 14, 2011

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