Graphic Novels, With Nicole Cubillas And Kristin Yourdon

When you go to a library or bookstore with your kids, and they pick out some graphic novels, do you feel like you should tell them to put them back and get some "real books?" Nicole Cubillas and Kristin Yourdon, Children's Librarians at the San Antonio Public Library, offer reasons why we should encourage kids to read graphic novels—especially if they are struggling or reluctant readers. Graphic novels can build visual literacy and critical thinking skills. They also help get kids excited about reading—even if they have learning differences such as dyslexia, explains Jasmin Dean, Executive Director of Celebrate Dyslexia. Join us for a discussion about the benefits of graphic novels for promoting literacy, as well as recommendations of great graphic novels for different ages of children.