The document discusses the benefits of graphic novels for students. It notes that graphic novels are popular with students as they can build communities of readers. They can also benefit struggling readers by being quick to read and using visual elements to help with comprehension. The document then lists the top 10 graphic novels at Te Totara school and provides recommendations of graphic novels for different age groups and genres. It highlights key points such as graphic novel series being popular and knowing four illustrators to stay knowledgeable about the most read titles.

1. Graphic Novels

2. Benefits of Graphic Novels
● Hugely popular with students
○ The popularity of the books means that there are more likely to be other
students to discuss the book with once it is finished. So it can help build
communities of readers.
● Can be an enticing option for struggling or reluctant readers
○ Many graphic novels can be read quickly, giving the student the success
of finishing a book, which is great for their confidence
○ Children with dyslexia often find the speech bubbles easier to read than a
traditional book. Visual clues can be helpful.
● Great for inference, memory, sequencing, comprehension

3. Te Totara’s Top 10 Graphic Novels

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14. Other Very Popular Graphic Novels

15. Some of my Favourite Graphic Novels

16. Some of My Favourites

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18. Some of My Favourites

19. Some of My Favourites

20. Graphic Novels for Different Age Groups

21. Graphic Novels for Younger Children (5 and up)

22. Graphic Novels for Younger Children (6 and up)

23. Graphic Novels for Younger Children (7 and up)

24. Graphic Novels for Younger Children (7 and up)

25. Graphic Novels for Younger Children (7 and up)

26. Graphic Novels for Younger Children (7 and up)

27. Graphic Novels for Older Children (10 and up)

28. Graphic Novels in Different Genres

29. Animals

30. Realistic Fiction

31. Realistic Fiction - Age 10+

32. Humour

33. Science Fiction

34. Science Fiction

35. Fantasy

36. Historical Fiction

37. Adventure

38. Sports

39. Horror

40. Horror

41. Non-Fiction Graphic Novels

42. Non-Fiction Graphic Novels

43. Non-Fiction Graphic Novels

44. Non-Fiction Graphic Novels

45. - Graphic Novels of Existing Books
- Manga

46. Graphic Novels of Existing Books

47. Manga

48. Graphic Novel Anthologies

49. Graphic Novel Anthologies

50. Graphic Novel Anthologies

51. New to our Library

52. New to Our Library

53. Key Points

54. Key Points
● Nearly all of these books are part of a series. Children love series books!
● Asterix and Tintin are not in the top read graphic novels anymore - you need
to update your knowledge
● Good news - getting to know just four illustrators will have you knowledgeable
about our top 18 graphic novels
○ Dav Pilkey (Dog Man series)
○ Raina Telgemeier (Smile series, Baby-Sitters Club series)
○ Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet series)
○ Judd Winick (Hilo series)
Your Challenge - Read a graphic novel this week, then
tell your students about it!