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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Some of you sound like you’re 90 years old.   “Why can’t they just read what we read???”  The ignorance is astounding.

Look through the graphic novels and see for yourselves.  Do some research before you trash what you don’t know.  [/b]

Here are some recommendations-

Persepolis.  A story about growing up in Iran

Mysteries of the Quantum Universe.  Self explanatory.

March Trilogies.  Three book series that follows the civil rights movement with John Lewis.

The Complete Maus.  Graphic novel about the Holocaust .

There is every kind of book you can think of to choose from.  Keep up.

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Why do you assume people who want their kids to read non-graphic novels don't know that there are quality graphic novels out there? They're different types of texts that develop different skills. Being able to sit down and read a book that has descriptions and narration as opposed to primarily or exclusively dialogue is a good thing; it's a skill that should be learned. Acknowledging that isn't "trashing" Maus. They're different art forms, and wanting your kid to learn how to understand both isn't crazy. Especially if you've got a kid who is a good reader, they should be building the skills of reading beyond what it takes to read a Dog Man book.

In our house, we're clear that the graphic novels are fine, but we ask that our daughter challenge herself with other kinds of books. She's responded to that well; it's not a demand or a requirement, just encouragement. Might not work in every house, but it's worked in ours.[/quote]

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