Graphic literature includes all areas of literature:
More titles are being published all the time, so there is appeal for all interest levels
Classroom use benefits include:
Stan Lee is a major influence in the area of action, adventure comics. As a major force at Marvel Comics, his work as a writer and illustrator have greatly influenced the work of others. In this video, he discusses the significance of using comics and graphics in the classroom.
Graphic novels are being written for all age levels and seem to be a particularly good way to capture the attention of older students as they can experience great literature through an illustrated version. In this video, Gareth Hinds discusses his work literary classics. Click on the book to access the video.
According to recent research, comic books and graphic novels have untapped potential to improve literacy among young people. This video from CTV provides some interesting information about the potential of graphics.
