by LibraryPass | Dec 5, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Reading nonfiction can feel like a chore for some readers; it may even seem as if they’re learning to read all over again. If it’s an unfamiliar topic, they might also experience doubt, confusion, and anxiety. Reading nonfiction is an important everyday activity...
by LibraryPass | Nov 6, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Fantasy is a popular genre, partly because its fans love to be whisked away to join forces with talking animals, majestic unicorns, and kindly knights. These stories fulfill a desire to be brave and fight dungeon-dwelling monsters, mysterious animatronic pirates, or...
by LibraryPass | Oct 3, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
As we head into the holiday season preparing for celebration and joy, moments of reflection, and connecting with family, it’s important to recognize that this might also be a difficult time of year for some students. Families and feelings come in all sizes and...
by LibraryPass | Sep 9, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The literary genre, Mystery, is not for the faint of heart. It’s not only the “hardboiled” detectives, the horrendous crimes, or the pervasive dishonesty that can challenge the reader. Fully engaging with a mystery novel takes observational skills like...
by LibraryPass | Aug 7, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
It’s no secret that Comics Plus is a tremendous independent reading platform for readers of all ages and interests, but one of its most notable ‘pluses’ for educators is that it can also be utilized to support academic goals, too. Comics and manga have engaged readers...
by LibraryPass | Aug 9, 2023 | Classroom Connections, Comics Plus, Resources
DOWNLOAD CLASSROOM RESOURCES Adding comics and manga to your library’s collection is a surefire way to drive circulation via independent reading, but it can also bring scrutiny from parents and administrators who don’t believe they’re appropriate for...