Keep It Together: Words
on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity
Learning
Connection:
May/June 2021 by Sandra Riggins
Graphic Novel: A Picture is Worth a Thousand
Words for Learners
Want to try something new with your
reading? Graphic novels are a great resource for learners. Some people think that
graphic novels are just comic books for kids, but they are so much more.
What Are Graphic Novels?
Today’s graphic novels are works of
art that teach. Graphic novels have artwork on every page that help tell the
story.
This is what makes it great for
learners. There are many details of the story and setting that are shown with
the pictures. It helps learners to understand the story because they can see
details of the setting and situation without reading. This makes it easier to
concentrate on the words and to understand the story better.
Great Graphic Novels in Our Collection
March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
Illustrated by Nate Powell
This is the story of the life of John
Lewis and his work for civil rights. This three-book series gives you his
firsthand account of peacefully working for civil rights. You will understand the civil rights movement
in ways you never did before.
Good Talk by Mira Jacob
This novel was written by the author about
raising a son who is half Jewish and half Indian. It’s an interesting story
about how she handles the challenges of his duel identities. Reader warning: There are adult
situations, brief nudity and sexuality in this graphic novel.
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria
Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Illustrated by Victoria Jamieson
This is the story of a young boy and
his non-verbal brother living in a refugee camp in Kenya. Their father was
killed and they were accidentally separated from their mother in Somalia. Although
the story sounds sad, it is filled with tremendous hope. The illustrations are
beautiful and colorful. It is an amazing true story. READ
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Readability Checker
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 8
Reading Level: standard / average.
Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old
(Seventh and Eighth graders)
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