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The first point discussed was that Graphic Novels are a FORMAT rather than a genre. Of course, there are many different genres within the Graphic Novel format. While this may be obvious to us librarians, we must remember that patrons, parents, and educators may not realize this.<\/p>\n
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Reaching Kids and Families with Graphic Novel Programming was a fantastic session sponsored by the ALSC. \u00a0I got lots of great ideas for graphic novel book clubs as well as background to share with those who think of graphic novels as \u201ccomic books.\u201d<\/p>\n
1. Graphic novels help children develop VISUAL LITERACY SKILLS. \u00a0 The format makes readers notice details, visualize things from different angles, and move easily from picture representations to real life. \u00a0These are skills needed for computer programming, geometry, problem-solving, and even putting together IKEA furniture.<\/p>\n
2. Graphic novels teach readers Literary Devices and Narrative Techniques such as plot, setting, character development, foreshadowing, and back story.<\/p>\n
3. All levels of readers benefit from graphic novels. \u00a0They are less intimidating for reluctant readers and help build confidence as struggling readers feel a sense of accomplishment when they finish the book. \u00a0They often sneak in vocabulary words and trains the brain to decode words and pictures.<\/p>\n
<\/h2>\nBoth lecturers lead graphic novel book clubs in their libraries. Some fun ideas to start your own graphic novel book club….<\/p>\n
-a family book club for 2nd and 3rd graders and 4th and 5th graders<\/p>\n
-at the first meeting, book talk 12 to 16 titles and allow participants to choose some as well as the librarian<\/p>\n
– at beginning of the meeting, have the kids give the book a secret rating. At the end,after talking about the book, let them change their rating if they want (the spoiler alert was that these ratings usually go up after discussions)<\/p>\n
-when discussing, focus on a literary device and an art device. Use a story cube<\/p>\n
-some good resources: \u201cPicture This\u201d by Molly Bang and \u201cAdventures in Cartooning\u201d by James Sturm<\/p>\n
-look for diverse stories and genres and look for community partnerships (I.e. a local roller derby when reading \u201cRoller Girl.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was another great session at the American Library Association Annual Conference 2018. \u00a0And, now after a delicious New Orleans themed lunch, I am off to another session!<\/p>\n
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