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Graphic Novels Striving Readers for Grades 9-12

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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Adora and the Distance

By Bernardin, Marc
Nonfiction
Young Adult
1 Professional review

Neverlanders

By Taylor, Tom
Nonfiction
Young Adult
3 Professional reviews

Arden High. Twelfth Grade Night (Arden High, Book 1)

By Booth, Molly
Nonfiction
Young Adult
4 Professional reviews
Resources Available

Drawing the Vote : a Graphic Novel History for Future Voters

By Jenkins, Tommy
Nonfiction
Young Adult
3 Professional reviews

Twin Cities

By Pimienta, Jose
Nonfiction
Young Adult
4 Professional reviews

Season of the Bruja (Season of the Bruja, Book 1)

By Duran, Aaron
Nonfiction
Young Adult
2 Professional reviews

Dps Only!

By Velinxi
Nonfiction
Young Adult
1 Professional review

Kent State

By Backderf, Derf
Nonfiction
Young Adult
5 Professional reviews

Supper Club

By Morrow, Jackie
Nonfiction
Young Adult
3 Professional reviews

Creeboy

By Wouters, Teresa
Fiction
Young Adult
1 Professional review

Hollow

By Watters, Shannon
Nonfiction
Young Adult
3 Professional reviews

Amazona

By Canizales
Nonfiction
Young Adult
5 Professional reviews

Pearl of the Sea

By Silverston, Anthony
Nonfiction
Young Adult
4 Professional reviews

The Well

By Wyatt, Jacob
Nonfiction
Young Adult
5 Professional reviews

Twig. Vol. 1 (Twig, Book 1)

By Young, Skottie
Nonfiction
Young Adult
3 Professional reviews

Pardalita

By Estrela, Joana
Fiction
Young Adult
7 Professional reviews

Why Is Everybody Yelling? : Growing Up in My Immigrant Family

By Russo, Marisabina
Nonfiction
Young Adult
4 Professional reviews

Speak, the Graphic Novel

By Anderson, Laurie Halse
Nonfiction
Young Adult
7 Professional reviews
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Danger and Other Unknown Risks

By North, Ryan
Nonfiction
Young Adult
6 Professional reviews

Codex Black. 1,A Fire Among Clouds (Codex Black, Book 1)

By Moncada Lozano, Camilo
Nonfiction
Young Adult
3 Professional reviews

Stars in Their Eyes

By Walton, Jessica
Nonfiction
Young Adult
4 Professional reviews

Courage to Dream : Tales of Hope in the Holocaust

By Shusterman, Neal
Nonfiction
Young Adult
6 Professional reviews
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