Kids (and let’s face it…adults) have been dazzled by graphic novels since they burst on the scene us decades ago. Kids love them. I can’t keep the ones I’ve got on the shelf, and yet there’s still a reluctance to embrace them by teachers. But why? Readers have to think while reading and watching the story–it’s not brainless (as some would maintain). Here are a few I’ve just added to our collection that I just can’t seem to keep out of that hands of students:

American Born Chinese byGene Yang

The Bone series by Jeff Smith

Deogratias: a Tale of Rwanda by Jean-Philippe Stassen

Pride of Baghdad by Brian Vaughn

The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar

Beowulf by Gareth Hinds

Just a few for the growing pile by the nightstand (if you’re like me). As always, if you’ve got a great recommendation I’d love to hear it!