by LibraryPass | Oct 3, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Curriculum Alignment, 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 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Curriculum Alignment, 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 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Curriculum Alignment, 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 | Comics Plus, Curriculum Alignment, 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...
by Amy Fuller | Sep 12, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Curriculum Alignment, Resources
Personal narrative writing has long been a staple in the middle school English/Language Arts curriculum. What was once, “What did you do over summer break?” has now evolved into more sophisticated and meaningful writing prompts asked of our students at the beginning...
by LibraryPass | May 4, 2021 | Curriculum Alignment, Events, Resources
On April 29, 2021, our panel of experienced educators—Dr. Shari Brady, Tracy Edmunds, Jim Ottaviani, C.A. Preece—shared insights on their discovery process and results from using graphic novels to teach STEAM programs. The 60-minute presentation was moderated by...