comic books

8 Reasons to Let Your Kids Read Graphic Novels

updated: 4/2019 Guess what?! Comics and graphic novels count as credible reading materials and aren’t just for reluctant readers. The truth is children need both variety and choice to become good readers. Meaning, they need nonfiction, different genres of fiction, and different formats of books. Graphic novels give readers a variety in format. And of course, reluctant […]

What’s New in Graphic Novels for Kids

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]