Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Similar to comic books, these popular novels build stamina, strengthen vocabulary, and develop a deeper appreciation of storytelling. They engage reluctant/struggling readers to hook them into a book and erase the stigma often associated with low reading levels. Recent research focused on how the brain processes the combination of images and text indicates graphic novels are also excellent resources for advanced learners! When students read visual narratives, they are developing critical skills necessary to comprehend text-based sentences. These books will provide my readers with endless engaging and powerful stories and provide a greater selection of graphic novels from which students may choose.