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Graphic Novels
We have many new graphic novels, which fly off the shelves, and into the hands of readers!

Graphic Novels: A Guide for Parents 
This was presented at our Literacy/Cyber evening on January 29, 2015.

An excellent and short SlideShare describing how to read graphic novels. http://www.slideshare.net/nlr009/standard-2-element-4-how-to-read-a-graphic-novel

An article published by Scholastic explaining the benefits of graphic novels with book reviews

Toon into Reading with Toon Books 
- Kids' Page - kids can view videos of their favourite Early Toon Readers as well as interactive read-alongs.
http://www.toon-books.com/read-along-videos.html 
http://www.toon-books.com/toon-readers.html
Toon Books - Tips for Moms and Dads
http://www.toon-books.com/tips-for-mom--dad.html  

Book Trailers and Book Reviews for Graphic Novels
Click on the link above for a slide show (for students and parents) with links to videos and written reviews.
Canadian Graphic Novels for Elementary Students - This slideshow begins with a few slides of quick quotes from research, followed by book reviews and movie trailers for Canadian graphic novels
Are Graphic Novels Real Books?
Click on the link above for a slide show (for educators) explaining the educational benefits of graphic novels for all levels of readers.  

Raising a Reader: How Comics and Graphic Novels Can Help Your Kids Love to Read  An article for educators explaining all about graphic novels including ideas of how to include their use into the curriculum.  









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