Comic & Graphic Novel Lists

One of the questions I get the most from teachers and parents is, “But how do I find graphic novels for my kids?” I’m here to help! Click the link below to access my title recommendation lists.
Comic & Graphic Novel Title Lists

Graphic Texts in the Common Core

Graphic texts meet CCSS text complexity requirements, including levels of meaning, structure, language conventionality and clarity, and knowledge demands. Click below to access my detailed explanation of how graphic texts are "complex" as defined by the CCSS, with specific examples from some of the best graphic texts available.
Graphic Texts in the Common Core

Why Comics & Graphic Novels?

Many teachers would like to use graphic texts in their classrooms, but need to convince their administrators of the value these complex texts can provide in instruction and learning.

My article, Why Should Kids Read Comics? explains how comics motivate and support young readers, enhance and strengthen literacy, and teach content.

Why Graphic Novels? includes downloadable resources: 

• A one-page summary explaining why kids should read graphic novels
• An overview of the educational strengths of the comics medium for teaching and learning content
• A summary of the latest research and rationale supporting the use of comics in education

Graphic Novels Are Elementary!

I created "Graphic Novels are Elementary!" to help teachers and librarians make the most of graphic novels in the elementary grades. Research and rationale, teaching tips, activities, reproducibles, and more, all available in my online Teachers Pay Teachers store.

New to reading comics and graphic novels? Try my "How to Read Comics" resource.