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This class will MEET WEEKLY on TUESDAYS from September through April at 1:40, 2:20, or 4:40 PM EST

Join me in this ongoing class as we discuss a different graphic novel each week. 

Book discussions are a great way to foster a love of reading and lay the foundations for future literary analysis. Students will be encouraged to share their ideas, thoughts, and conclusions about various aspects of the book. We'll discuss topics such as plot elements, characters, themes, the author's style, the artist's style, and more. 

During our meeting, I will facilitate a relaxed, roundtable discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to share their ideas. I'll guide the students as they express their own opinions and listen to the opinions of others. Learning to support your ideas from literature is the foundation of literary analysis, so our book club will give everyone the opportunity to practice in a comfortable atmosphere.

The first half of our meeting will be spent discussing the story. We'll discuss various aspects of the plot such as characters, opening hook, setting, climax, and more. The second half of our meeting will focus on the graphics. We'll discuss creative panels, interesting fonts, different conversation bubbles, and other choices by the illustrator to use art to tell the story.

Students should read the assigned graphic novel(s) prior to the meeting date. Each week will be a new discussion and there is no need to have attended previous classes. Feel free to join us anytime!

9/10: Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment
9/17: Art Club by Rashad Doucet
9/24: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: Graphic Novel adapted by Douglas Holgate
10/1: Cold War Correspondent by Nathan Hale
10/8: Duel by Jessixa Bagley
10/15: Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke
10/22: Continental Drifter by Kathy Macleod
10/29: Middle School Misadventures by Jason Platt
11/5: Play Like a Girl by Misty Wilson
11/12: Squire and Knight by Scott Chantler
11/19: Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
11/26: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis

THANKSGIVING AND WINTER BREAK
*We will take the month of December off this year

1/7: Welcome to Feral by Mark Fearing
1/14: Poetry Comics by Grant Snider
1/21: K is in Trouble by Gary Clement
1/28: Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan
2/4: The Way of the Hive by Jay Hosler
2/11: Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter
2/18: Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1 by Erin Hunter (releases 7/16/24)
2/25: Witches of Brooklyn by Sophie Escabasse

3/4: SPRING BREAK #1 (with my high schooler)

3/11: Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel Part #1 adapted by Celina Frenn

3/18: SPRING BREAK #2 (with my college kids)

3/25: Curveball by Pablo Cartaya
4/1: The Cool Code by Deirdre Langeland
4/8: Aster and the Accidental Magic by Thom Pico
4/15: Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden
4/22: Explorer: Hidden Doors (Stories 1-4) edited by Kazu Kibuishi
4/29: Explorer: Hidden Doors (Stories 5-7) edited by Kazu Kibuishi

MAKE-UP DATES (to be used if needed):
5/6
5/13

A note to parents: Websites such as Common Sense Media and Goodreads are useful websites for determining which graphic novels are appropriate for your child. For specific questions about these titles, please contact me!

I can't wait to discuss these graphic novels!