4 Reasons We Love Graphic Novels
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Graphic novels seem to be everywhere these days. Our 7-year-old is borderline obsessed with the Babysitters Club & all of Raina Telgemeier books. I was a little gun shy on graphic novels at first - do they count as books? Are they “real” literature? I asked the experts & did some research and turns out there’s a lot of literary love for graphic novels. Here’s why…
They’re fast-paced. Extra enticing for kids who prefer a lot of “action”
They’re loaded with images. Images are engaging and informative, particularly for emerging readers
They’re great for re-reading. Lots of action on each page allows readers to discover new details with every re-read
They’re books. Quantity matters. It’s not what kids read, but how often they read
Mom tip: Look for a series. Kids will get hooked quickly and series make it easier to keep them engaged. Some of our favorite graphic novel series…
Raina Telgemeier books (not technically a series)
