by Rob Randle | Jan 6, 2025 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Yikes, did last year ever fly by fast! 2025 sounds like a date that should be appearing in some futuristic sci-fi movie rather than the digits on my new wall calendar. But time waits for no man, and I was faced with the terrible choice of narrowing down an entire...
by LibraryPass | Jan 2, 2025 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The Biography, a history of a life, is a genre that offers engaging nonfiction titles that can be utilized in the English Language Arts (ELA) classroom. In contrast, comics provide additional visual support, benefitting all learners. When combined, graphic biographies...
by Moni Barrette | Dec 30, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
There’s a prevailing notion that the joy of reading comics ends as people grow and mature. Some of this myth stems from the lingering (and harmful) narrative that comics are illustrated and therefore must be exclusively reserved for young readers. While patronizing...
by Rob Randle | Dec 6, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
I’ll admit I can be quite verbose at times, especially when we’re talking about comics, but last month’s spotlight was definitely long — even by my standards. I want to give everyone (but especially my poor beleaguered editor) a break this month and focus on the very...
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 Moni Barrette | Dec 3, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The end of each year brings an inevitable onslaught of “best of” and “must read” lists. It can be overwhelming, especially for library professionals trying to decide which titles to acquire and recommend for different readers. The perennial bestseller and...