Graphic novel recommendations
I'll be honest and admit that I am often wary of the graphic novel genre because, while it can appear child-friendly, the content can often be heavy and dark. My 9-year-old daughter has been increasingly interested in graphic novels, so I did a little digging and am happy to share a list of graphic novels I can recommend! This is far from a comprehensive list, but I hope this gives you some great ideas.
Here's what I've learned:
+ Some children—especially visual learners and reluctant readers—are drawn to these books far more than picture-less chapter books and they can become a gateway for further, deeper reading. My daughter devours these books, and I know she understands them because she can clearly recount the plot lines.
+ I cannot emphasize this enough: be vigilant about unfamiliar titles and do some research before handing a graphic novel to your child. One quick way to research content without reading the entire book is by referencing the reviews on pluggedin.com.
When Stars are Scattered
by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed
For more mature readers (ages 10+)
the giver
by Lois Lowry, adapted and illustrated by P. Craig Russell
For more mature readers (ages 12+)
The Hiding Place
by Corrie ten Boom with John and Elizabeth Sherrill, adapted by Mario DeMatteo
For middle grade readers (ages 9-12)
