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Graphic Novels Striving Readers for Grades 6-8

Graphic novels are a dynamic and engaging tool for educators, offering unique benefits across many aspects of teaching and learning. Whether you’re a teacher trying to get students motivated to read or a librarian looking to generate interest in a new collection, they’re an excellent way to support educational goals. This popular format is ever-expanding, with genres including classics, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, graphic novels for young readers, and many more. 

Enhance Literary Skills: Graphic novels excel at promoting visual literacy and supporting and developing student comprehension. The combination of dynamic images with text makes for an ideal way to get students invested in plot and character development, building essential reading skills in the process. 

Engage Reluctant Readers: Graphic novels appeal to students who may not typically express interest in reading. The visual nature and dynamic experience offered by the format can make reading feel more enjoyable and accessible.  

Improve Critical Thinking: Graphic novels require students to pick up on visual cues that are interconnected with the development of the narrative. This process improves critical thinking and analytical skills.  

Promote Multimodal Literacy: The ability to engage with a wide variety of media formats is a crucial skill for today’s students to develop. Graphic novels can help students begin to navigate multimodal texts, a skill proving to be increasingly important in modern communication.  

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A Heart of the City Collection. 1,Heart Takes the Stage (Heart of the City, Book 1)

By Steenz
Nonfiction
Middle School
4 Professional reviews

Dark Waters: a Portal to Space (Declassified: the Et Files)

By Burns, Jason M
Nonfiction
Middle School

The Tryout (Tryout, Book 1)

By Soontornvat, Christina
Nonfiction
Middle School
7 Professional reviews

Wait Till Helen Comes : a Ghost Story Graphic Novel

By Peterson, Scott
Nonfiction
Middle School
2 Professional reviews

Booked (Crossover: Graphic Novels, Book 2)

By Alexander, Kwame
Nonfiction
Middle School
16 Professional reviews

Everyday Hero Machine Boy

By Kniivila, Irma
Nonfiction
Middle School
3 Professional reviews

Delicates (Sheets, Book 2)

By Thummler, Brenna
Nonfiction
Middle School
3 Professional reviews

Miss Quinces

By Fajardo, Kat
Nonfiction
Middle School
4 Professional reviews
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Art Club

By Doucet, Rashad
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews

Anang and the Ribbon Skirt

By Mukwa, Cameron
Nonfiction
Middle School
1 Professional review

White Bird : a Wonder Story

By Palacio, R. J
Nonfiction
Middle School
6 Professional reviews

Continental Drifter

By Macleod, Kathy
Nonfiction
Middle School
4 Professional reviews

Asgardians. 1,Odin (Asgardians, Book 1)

By O'Connor, George
Nonfiction
Middle School
2 Professional reviews

Pearl

By Smith, Sherri L
Nonfiction
Middle School
5 Professional reviews

Stand Up! (A Graphic Novel)

By Sharp, Tori
Fiction
Upper Elementary
3 Professional reviews

Anzu and the Realm of Darkness

By Nguyen, Mai K
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews

A for Effort

By Greene, Jarad
Nonfiction
Middle School
3 Professional reviews

Buckle Up

By Lindell, Lawrence
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Lion Dancers

By Tse, Cai
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews

Dona Quixote. Flight of the Witch (Dona Quixote Duology, Book 2)

By Terciero, Rey
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary

Blood City Rollers (Blood City Rollers, Book 1)

By Anderson, V. P
Nonfiction
Middle School
4 Professional reviews

The Adventures of Invisible Boy

By Horner, Doogie
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
4 Professional reviews

Blue Stars. Mission 1,The Vice Principal Problem (Blue Stars)

By Magoon, Kekla
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
4 Professional reviews
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