Teaching Early Reader Comics and Graphic Novels

This professional resource offers educators a structured framework for integrating comics and graphic novels into primary literacy instruction, using standards-based lessons that merge print-text and visual literacy. Dr. Monnin provides a strategic approach with practical examples drawn from a diverse range of multicultural comics, making complex concepts accessible for the K-6 classroom. The guide effectively demonstrates how to teach image literacies alongside traditional reading skills, addressing the unique dynamics of comic book panels, speech bubbles, and sequential art.

What distinguishes this guide is its specific focus on supporting striving readers by connecting reading and writing through a medium that naturally engages young children. The included reading lists and lesson ideas offer teachers immediately applicable strategies to build both confidence and competency in early readers. This book serves as an invaluable toolkit for any educator looking to harness the power of graphic storytelling to create more inclusive and effective literacy instruction.