Edited Version of Band of Innocence Graphic Novel from Robert Agnello Released
Summary
According to an article posted on the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) website http://eric.ed.gov "After years of fighting for shelf space in libraries and classrooms, graphic novels have finally become an acceptable alternative to their prose-packed counterparts—and kids can’t seem to get enough of them.That means graphic novels are now addressing important personal and social issues like the power of imagination, being true to one’s self, the benefits of teamwork, and how to cope with divorce and bullying.And with graphic novels’ hypnotic power to pull kids into a story, they’re also perfect for promoting recreational or free voluntary reading—one of the most effective ways to increase literacy and create lifelong readers.Agnello is scheduled to talk at area New York City bookstores, libraries, and elementary schools in the coming months and is available for media interviews.And with graphic novels’ hypnotic power to pull kids into a story, they’re also perfect for promoting recreational or free voluntary reading—one of the most effective ways to increase literacy and create lifelong readers.