2011 Celebrate Literacy Week

1. CELEBRATE LITERACY 2011 GRAPHIC NOVELS

2. Comics & Graphic Novels are an excellent resource for developing literacy and visual literacy. And kids love them!

4. There are generally two kinds of graphic novels. The “collected” editions, which are just that; a number of single issues bound together in book form. And, graphic novels, long comic stories told in book form.

5. Find Graphic Novels on Destiny at http://destiny.dadeschools.net

6. 741.5 is always the call number – special shelf section in library.

7. GRAPHIC NOVELS at HGHS Media Center LOOK FOR THIS CALL NUMBER : 741.5 OR ASK MEDIA SPECIALIST WHERE THE SHELF FOR GRAPHIC NOVELS IS LOCATED.

8. IN OUR MEDIA CENTER

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11. Stimulate Readers to Explore Other Literature Many comic book fans become avid book readers. Comics can stimulate interest in all types of fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, historical, etc.) as well as mythology, legends, and nonfiction.

13. MANGA & ANIME

14. "Graphic Novels are a powerful tool for conveying the literary experience to a generation of readers comfortable with television and computers."Scott McCloud"Comics & the Visual Revolution," Publishers Weekly, October 11, 1993

15. CLASSIC LITERATURE

16. Develop Strong Language Arts Skills Several studies have shown that students who read comic books regularly have better vocabularies and are more likely to read above grade-level.

21. CELEBRATE LITERACY AT YOUR LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER! ENJOY A GRAPHIC NOVEL TODAY!

22. SHOW CREATED BY ANABEL PARRA 2011 FOR HGHS