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Reluctant Reader Resources Graphic Novels by Vanessa Munro

**Opening Statement** As an educator I have witnessed, year after year, parents’ concern for their reluctant reader. There have been tears, inquiry into silver bullet solutions, and requests for materials that will capture their child’s interest for reading. Even I have watched my own children grab hold of reading and depart from reading for long stretches of time (high school specifically). My purpose for presenting this information to librarians and teachers is to share resources for the educator to best assist a student who gravitates toward (or may be a candidate for) choosing graphic novels as a motivator to read. After perusing the following information, I hope you’ll agree that graphic novels offer a valid and empowering alternative to that of the more traditional book format, no matter what age.

"What to do about reluctant readers?" Posted by Steph Sinkhorn | Friday, July 15, 2011 "Reluctant readers are reluctant because something about literature has turned them off. They've had experiences with it where they found it too boring, too difficult, too forced, too whatever. Time and time again we hear stories of young people who rarely read anything at all until someone convinces them to try this book or that series, and then they're hooked. After that, they'll gobble up anything along those lines because they've finallyfound the story that speaks to them and they want more. It's a gateway to similar books and, hopefully, a more positive relationship with literature as a whole."

**~One of the questions that may arise when choosing graphic novels is....~** “What are graphic novels and how are they different than comics?” Graphic Novels tell stories using text and pictures together. For this type of storytelling illustrations support text with strong imagery, supporting the reluctant reader’s comprehension even though not all the words may be read correctly.Graphic novels are different from comics. Comics are typically thin, with paper jackets, and are a continuation/series of a story line. Graphic novels lean more toward adaptations of classics such as mythology, as well as, war memoirs, re-telllings, and biographies. These materials are presented in a single volume. Graphic novels are sturdy and more like that of a traditional book, not magazine like.(Campfire Graphic Novels, March 24, 2011)

[|A Librarian's View of Graphic Novels]Uploaded by DelawareonlineTV, September 16, 2010 [|A High School Library Perspective] [|Middle School Library Perspective] [|Graphic Novels for Really Young Readers]

Although the following clip is kind of Strange and Corny, I think you’ll agree,it really does SPEAK to the kids in a simple animated way. [|Graphic Novel Library Promo for Student Patrons] Uploaded by [|peggycreighton] on Nov 8, 2009

**Resources for Educators and Parents** //The Reader's Advisory Guide to Graphic Novels//, by Francisca Goldsmith, 2010. //Graphic Novels Now: Building, Managing, and Marketing a Dynamic Collection//, by Francisca Goldsmith, 2005.

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[|Graphic Novel Resource for Parents]

[|Scholastic Graphic Novel resource for Librarians]

[|Graphic Novel Reporter Reviews]

[|Overview of Graphic Novels for Younger, Middle, and YA Students]__

Bibliography

Sinkborn, Steph E. Weblog post. //Maybe Genius Where Mind Meets Heart: a YA Lit. & Writing Blog//. N.p.,15 July 2011. Web. 15 Oct. 2011. . Admin, and Admin. "What Are Graphic Novels?" //Campfire Graphic Novels//. N.p., 24 Mar. 2011. Web. 15 July 2011. .

Unknown. "Graphic Novels Effectively Reach Reluctant Readers." Interview by Ashley Barnas. Damian Giletto. //Delaware Online News Video//. Delaware Online TV. http://www.delawareonline.tv/. Delaware, 16 Sept.2010.Print. Transcript. Neace, Melissa. "How Graphic Novels Thrive in High-School Libraries: A Discussion."Interview by John Hogan.

//Graphic Novel Reporter//. Bookreporter.com, 2008. Web. 15 Oct.2011.. Lyga, Allyson A.W. "Graphic Novels for (Really) Young Readers." //School Library Journal// (Mar. 2006): n.page. //School Library Journal//. Web. 15 Oct. 2011. . Creighton, Peggy. //Graphic Novel Promo//. Xtranormal Movie Maker. YouTube, 2009. Film. Carol. "Best Graphic Novels for Readers, Reluctant or Otherwise (ages 3-16) Updated2." Editorial. //Pragmatic Mom//. Pragmaticmom.com, 11 Oct. 2011. Web. 15 Oct. 2011. . Crawford, Phillip, and Stephen Weiner. "Using Graphic Novels With Children and Teens; A Guide for Teachers and Librarians." Cartoon. //Scholastic's Graphix//. Scholastic, 15 Oct. 2011. Web. 16 Oct. 2011. [].

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