YES! Graphic novels count as reading! And they aren’t just for reluctant readers as some may think, they are for everyone. (I just bought my first manga and hope it will become easier to read as I dive into it.) If you’re interested in manga, you might like to know that there are many television series based on mangas.

Mangas are becoming increasingly popular with teens and you’ll find many bookstores with enormous sections of manga. Manga is read from right to left, not right to left. Meanwhile, a graphic novel is bigger in size because it is an entire story with a complete story arc, complex characters, and a problem and resolution –all in one book.Īnd in case you’re wondering about manga - that’s the Japanese term for a comic format featuring specific art styles. They were short serial stories that were part of a larger story. If you remember your Marvel comics or those favorite Archie comic books in those small little paperback magazine-type books, those were comic books. While I do have graphic novels under my genre drop-down menu for ease of navigation, graphic novels are not actually a genre, they’re a format! They’re defined as a longer-form comic book (comics are the medium) and can be in any genre of fiction or non-fiction, from science fiction to adventure, realistic narrative stories, classic novels, or short stories. I love that kids (mine included) get excited to read, read, read because they love the illustrated format. The graphic novel format entices kids into stories with illustrated comics and compelling plots told primarily through dialogue. Let’s dive into the best graphic novels for early readers, chapter books, middle grade, and YA! There are so many good graphic novels, how can you pick the best graphic novels for kids? This created book list of recommendations and reviews will help you find the right book for each kid in your life, whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, or grandparent.

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