When it comes to graphic novels and comic books I am solidly out of my depth. I didn’t read them growing up and they weren’t part of any of my Children’s Literature or Literacy Instruction coursework. When I started teaching, they weren’t in my classroom or in the classrooms of my peers. But slowly I started noticing them around. And now the available selection covers a wide variety of genres, moods and artistic styles.
Back during our Reader’s Choice request period, Rachel asked for some ideas for graphic novels, particularly for advanced young readers. Since I’m not sure the exact age of her child, I’ll be covering a wide variety of ages, but with a focus more towards elementary and middle grades. Lucky for me, there are some sensational new books out (El Deafo, Roller Girl, Hidden) and lots of new-to-me ones that I’m looking forward to as well!
Oh, oh, oh, I have a TON of these! There’s some amazing stuff out there. Highly recommend Amulet, Zita the Space Girl, Bone, Chickenhare, Monster on the Hill, Giants Beware!, Lumberjanes, Missile Mouse, Clan Apis, The Three Thieves, How Mirka Got Her Sword, omg I can’t stop. So much fun stuff, though! Have a blast with this one!
Clearly I’m going to need to feature more of them in the future, there’s so much material! I’ve got Zita out already and I read Bone last week. I’m going to start El Deafo today if I ever stop procrastinating.