Kids love graphic novels (and comics) and who can blame them? They're totally visual, highly entertaining, and sometimes even educational! Check out these recent graphic novel choices from 2016 and 2017. Also, don't miss my big list of the best graphic novels for kids ages 5 - teen. What's New in Graphic Novels for Kids Fuzzy Baseball by John Steven Gurney (ages 6 - 10) It's the game of … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Denver Comic Con
Denver Comic Con is uniquely awesome because it's a family friendly event with tons of programming (for both kids and adults) and it's a fund raiser for the educators at Pop Culture Classroom which provides support and ideas for teachers to increase literacy and learning through comics. Like any Con, the Denver Comic Con people watching ROCKS. Because COSPLAY!! (That's fan / geek speak for … [Read more...]
New, Engaging Graphic Novels for Kids
I'm a BIG believer in the power of graphic novels to get kids reading and engaged in story. My own kids both love reading graphic novels and comic books. They say that it's easier on their brains -- like a brain break -- because there is so much visual support. irresistible What my kids don't realize is that it's not actually a break, it's a different delivery method for the story and possibly … [Read more...]
Marvel Movies Spark Reading Opportunities For Kids
My kids and I geek out for Marvel Comics -- it's our favorite of the comic book world with superheroes that we love (Captain America!) and my favorite TV show (besides BBC's Sherlock), the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and tons of amazing movies in the theaters. My kids and I are SO excited for the upcoming release of "Civil War"-- how about you? Marvel movies such as Civil War give us plenty of … [Read more...]
Free Comic Book Day 2015
Free Comic Book Day 2015 Saturday, May 2, 2015 is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. Go to any of these stores and get a free comic book! You'll have 50 titles from which to select the perfect comic book. Bring a friend or two so you all can get a free comic book and trade them later. Many stores are also hosting events for Free Comic Book Day-- think cosplayers, prizes, gaming, food, and sales! Yes, … [Read more...]
45 Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids
Now that you know why kids should read comics, you need a list of comic books and graphic novels for kids that they'll love. All of the titles listed I've read and fully recommend. If you want to add to this list, please do so in the comments. (Also, I'm including hybrids, books with both comic and narrative.) Good Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids SHOP graphic novels and comic books … [Read more...]
8 Reasons to Let Your Kids Read Comic Books
Do you consider comics credible reading? Do you see comics as only for reluctant readers? I strongly believe that comics and graphic novels count as credible reading materials and aren't just for reluctant readers. It started with my middle-school language-arts teacher mom who owned hundreds of comic books for her classroom; comics like Archie, Spiderman, Tintin, and classics. My mom … [Read more...]
Kids Create Homemade Comic Books
Writing prompt idea for kids: make comic books with a parent! by Shauna MacKenzie, blogger at Kindergarten Confidential and mother. I’m always trying to think of creative ways to spend time with my boys. My oldest son Aidan has an incredibly creative mind. He’s my little Robert Munsch, having the ability to tell fascinating stories filled with interesting characters and … [Read more...]