Graphic Novels Excite Students to Read!
October 25, 2016 by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore believes that getting students excited about reading can change their lives. Her son, A.J. Betts loved reading graphic novels, a book made up of comics content, and so does Mrs. Tully Lahmann’s class.
Mrs. Tully Lahmann commented “I brought in a couple of my son’s and the kids went crazy. It reminded me of when they would talk about their games, videos, and books. This is a great legacy. One of these books I love! El Deafo is about a deaf child that imagines herself as a super-hero. I want all kids to feel that empowered.”
On behalf of Wink, Sheryl funded Mrs. Tully Lahmann’s DonorsChoose.org’s project for more graphic novels, in memory of A.J.
Tully Lahmann’s class of 24 students, is located in a high poverty area (100% receiving free and reduced rate meals at school) and most don’t have books in their homes. The students have abilities that range as much as their interests; with special education students that want to learn and work incredibly hard, gifted and talented students (not to mention every level in between), and a high percentage of English Language Learners, and it has been a challenge to find materials that engage them all. Tully Lahmann’s ultimate goal is providing all my students with opportunities for rich language.
She wants to surround them with love and love of learning. Graphic novels excite students to read. Her students need a graphic library of books that consists of graphic novels, biographies, and graphic nonfiction books.
Tully Lahmann states on the project page that “I have waiting lists set up for the few graphic novels that I have. Graphic novels are a great way to entice students to love reading while simultaneously building their reading skills. They contain rich higher level vocabulary which many of my students have often not been exposed. Graphic novels encourage students to use their inferring, questioning, and making connections. Getting kids to read is a challenge. However, with graphic novels, I can’t get them into their hands quickly enough. These books will help me meet that need.”
Read more about Mrs. Tully Lahmann’s project HERE
