Graphic novels sometimes mistakenly have the reputation of being “not really reading” when, in fact, graphic novels are an excellent way to foster the love of reading, especially for kids.
- Graphic novels help readers develop verbal and visual literacy. The combination of words and text help readers to pick up on context clues that they may miss with traditional novels. This can be an excellent way to build confidence with reading.
- Graphic novels can feature engaging and complex plots. They have characters who face problems, crack jokes, and have adventures. The reader is experiencing the same story structure and plot development that more traditional novels have.
- Graphic novels are engaging to reluctant readers. The combination of words and pictures can keep kids reading and learning.
Source: The Research Behind Graphic Novels and Young Learners