Graphic Novels

[Claudio La Ferla <claferla@CHSMCK.COM>]

Hello Colleagues,

Recently I visited a local publisher to choose some books.  In the course of
our conversation I noticed a Graphic Novel in our own native language
(Maltese).  I picked it up and on seeing that it was in Maltese I
congratulated him and ordered it for the library, explaining that GN are
another way of getting reluctant readers on the road to learning how to
read.  To my surprise, he gasped back at me that that's going to be the
first and last since a lot of teachers discouraged him to continue with
other publications stating: "these are not good books to be read by
students".  My heart fell to the ground on hearing these words!

Therefore, I would like to create some awareness about the need of graphic
novels for reluctant readers.  Can you please send me relevant articles or
professional sites about this matter.

TIA
Claudio Laferla - Librarian
St. Martin's College
Middle/High School
Malta
Europe
claferla@chsmck.com

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