So does this sound like something that could get the teen and tween comics fans you know into nonfiction? Sure it does.
Book Giveaway: Informational Text Par Excellence… ‘American Comic Book Chronicles’
May 22, 2013 By 7 Comments
‘Superman: Unbound’ and Why There’s No Such Thing as the ‘Superhero Genre’
May 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
Superman, with a 75-year canon to draw upon, should be included in any curriculum that covers science fiction.
Transmedia in Schools and Libraries: Thoughts and Strategies from Tyler Weaver
February 7, 2013 By 21 Comments
“How can you tell a story in a game and have it be school-appropriate, while simultaneously making the student think about the implications of what they enjoy playing?”
‘Tales of the Night,’ ‘The Dark Knight Returns,’ and the Problem of Animation for Teens
January 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What animation exists out there that’s regularly screened in schools or shelved in libraries that’s the equivalent of MG or YA lit—feature films (not TV shows) that speak to young people but not to “children”?
Guest Post by Emily Weisenstein and Joseph Gasparro… Superheroes, Branding, and Libraries (Part 1)
December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When children were asked to create their own superheroes, they were unconsciously tapping into a generic brand and modifying it to create their own representations. They didn’t know it, but they were actively refining an existing brand to make it their own.
Guest Post by Christopher Shamburg… When the Lit Hits the Fan in Teacher Education
November 23, 2012 By 12 Comments
Teachers don’t have to teach Harry Potter, Captain America, or World of Warcraft, but they can allow students to build their writing on these stories.
New York Comic Con 2012: Highlights from the ALA-Sponsored Sessions
October 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Megan Kociolek: “Libraries are mystical places…”
‘The Dark Knight Returns’: Some Critical Thinking Questions
September 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
Here are some questions you can ask fans — questions designed to extend the critical thinking they’re most likely already engaged in…
Recommended Comics for Schools: Harvey Pekar’s Cleveland, The Adventures of Venus, Rough Justice
September 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Encourage students to analyze panels closely to determine how the visuals work with the text. Ask: Where do they clarify information? Where do they expand upon it? Where do they represent a parallel track of information?
Guest Post by Robin Brenner… This Summer’s Female Heroes: Fighting More Than One Battle (2)
August 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The mainstream comics industry has been roundly (and justifiably) criticized for its problematic representation of women as well as its reluctance to acknowledge women as a fanbase with valid opinions.
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