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Kids don't want to read this summer?
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Hi Reader, Have you been wanting your kids to read more this summer, but they're just not interested? Believe me, I've been there! Until recently, it has been really difficult to get my kid to read in the summer. Even when I carefully picked out chapter books that I was sure he would love (if he would just try them!), he often said "no thanks." What he would read - eagerly - were graphic novels. Maybe your kid likes graphic novels too but you're sure if they "counted" as reading. Checking out this article might reassure you. For me, a big goal of summer reading was for my kid to see that reading was fun! It took me longer to realize than it should have that if he wanted to read graphic novels because they were fun, that's what I should give him! In my latest blog post, you'll find my favorite diverse and inclusive graphic novels for middle grade kids. Head to the post to discover: π a laugh-out-loud book about a 2,000 mile road trip to Mexico in a "fancy, bargain-priced" Winnebago (this book is my absolute favorite graphic novel!) ππ½an emotionally-charged account of a girl who wants to go viral at all costs so she can defeat her classmate and his ableist portrayals of her. π the story of a loveable imaginary friend/monster who cheers on a chunky kid as his parents force him to try out every sport under the sun. plus 17 more graphic novels!
Happy reading, Rebekah β Rebekah Gienapp (she/her/hers) | rebekahgienapp.com | Connect on Instagram | Coffees for Gaza | β |
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