Graphic novels contain a variety of details that, when reflected upon, aid in the development of visual literacy. Details like sound effects, frame structure, the shape of speech bubbles, and much more all act as critical elements to the telling of the story. Explore the examples and prompts below for ideas on how to keep readers engaged in the unique qualities that make graphic novels great.
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Graphic Novels offer exciting access to learning about history and historical events. With digestible formats and engaging visuals, graphic novels draw readers in and introduce, teach, and complement your lessons. Explore the resources below with students of all reading and grade levels.
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, author Uma Krishnaswami talks about her new book Threads of Peace: How Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World.
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"That was the moment, for me, that the false façade crumbled – and all this beautiful, rainbow light of history shone out. That’s why I wrote No Way, They Were Gay? So kids and teens today would have what I didn’t have when I was their age – the tools to tear down that false façade for themselves, and let the beautiful diverse light of our true heritage shine on them."
Each month we feature free and fun book contests and giveaways. We hope you will enjoy the following opportunities as well as the author and book resources available via TeachingBooks.
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, Alicia D. Williams talks about her new picture-book biography Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress, illustrated by April Harrison.
The TeachingBooks Virtual Book Tour is your opportunity to learn from and build personal connections with extraordinary book creators and their brand-new titles. In this post, Julie Abery talks about her new informational picture book Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory, illustrated by Chris Sasaki.
