GRAPHIC NOVEL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
The myth continues that graphic novels are not "real" reading. But it's not true! According to teachers and literacy experts, graphic novels will improve a child's reading like any other book would, and they are fantastic choices for reading outside of the classroom. Plus, they are particularly good for reluctant readers! Just ask any librarian how fast a Dav Pilkey Dog Man book will fly off the shelf!
On March 19, 2024, children's favorite canine superhero returned in a brand new graphic novel: DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER. This is the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! And even though the Dog Man books are by far the most popular graphic novels at the moment, there are scads of other titles to interest children from toddler through teen+. Please find lists of ideas below to get your reading started. And if you have more ideas for this page, please let us know at [email protected].
On March 19, 2024, children's favorite canine superhero returned in a brand new graphic novel: DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER. This is the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! And even though the Dog Man books are by far the most popular graphic novels at the moment, there are scads of other titles to interest children from toddler through teen+. Please find lists of ideas below to get your reading started. And if you have more ideas for this page, please let us know at [email protected].
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• Scholastic features an article on the benefits of graphic novels, followed by a list of some of the most popular titles. Click here for that!
• Childhood 101 has a great list of 25 graphic novels categorized by age group. Find that here. Plus, the site offers a list of 15+ funny graphic novels sure to engage the most reluctant reader! • The New York Times put together a list of its top graphic novel choices. Look no further! • Reading Rockets offers teacher resources and interviews about using graphic novels to teach struggling readers. Find that here. The site also features a blog with a list of 19 recommended graphic novels, which can be accessed here. • An article by Edutopia outlines several reasons to use graphic novels to teach reading and engage students in the classroom, along with a short list of the author's favorites. |
• Graphic novel titles abound on a list from Common Sense Media. Look here for that!
• Imagination Soup has a list, too. Its curation includes graphic novels for readers by age: 6-9, 9-12, and 13+. Find that great list here!
• Penguin Books...yes, it has a list, too, of its top 12 graphic novel choices! Click here for that!
• 43 graphic novels are in a list from Parent Map. This list has something for everyone -- from toddlers to teens.
• Read Brightly has a list, too, with the title, 7 Kick-Butt Comics for 7-Year-old Girls. All feature stories with strong female lead characters.
• A Mighty Girl has an even bigger list of graphic novels featuring strong girl characters -- 65 of them! That's right here.
• Today's Parent offers a list of 17 graphic novels for kids that "encourage reluctant readers to get lost in a fictional world.
• A list of graphic novels with Black protagonists has been curated by School Library Journal. The list is divided by children through tweens, followed by books for teens.
• The website Reading Middle Grade has curated a list of graphic novels for children in middle grades. Find that here.
• The Seattle Public Library has curated a list called African American Graphic Novels for Teens (or anyone). Most, but not all, have Black authors and artists as well.
• The Austin Public Library features a list of graphic novels by and about Latinx authors and artists. Look here for that!
Cover image: Scholastic
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