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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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, Anne Laurel Carter talks about her new picture book What the Kite Saw, illustrated by Akin Duzakin.
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, Mượn Thị Văn talks about her new picture book Wishes, illustrated by Victo Ngai.
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, Melissa Sweet talks about her new picture-book biography Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott, co-written with Joyce Scott and Brie Spangler.
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, Susan Hughes talks about her new picture book Walking for Water: How One Boy Stood Up for Gender Equality illustrated by Nicole Miles.
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, Joyce Sidman talks about her new picture-book Dear Treefrog, illustrated by Diana Sudyka.
