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Direct linkLyga, Allyson A. W. – School Library Journal, 2006
Graphic novels help all different types of learners. For children who are incapable of visualizing a story, the artwork helps them create context. Graphic elements also attract visually dependent readers, who then freely read the text, and help reluctant readers understand the plot of a story. Finally, graphic novels cross gender lines. In this…
Descriptors: Reading Material Selection, Childrens Literature, Reading Motivation, Elementary Education
