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The Panel Pack

A Monthly Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids in Grades 3-5

2025-09-12 16:30:00 2025-09-12 17:30:00 America/Chicago The Panel Pack Graphic novels can be the gateway to enthusiastic readers. Read the book on your own, then join us monthly for discussion, games, and activities based on our book of the month. Louisburg Library District 1 - Conference Room

Friday, September 12
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-12 16:30:00 2025-09-12 17:30:00 America/Chicago The Panel Pack Graphic novels can be the gateway to enthusiastic readers. Read the book on your own, then join us monthly for discussion, games, and activities based on our book of the month. Louisburg Library District 1 - Conference Room

Graphic novels can be the gateway to enthusiastic readers. Read the book on your own, then join us monthly for discussion, games, and activities based on our book of the month.

September's book is Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. Register in person at the library. Registration opens August 15th. If your student has dietary restrictions that we need to accommodate, please let us know when you register.

? Benefits of Reading Graphic Novels for Kids
1. Builds Strong Reading Skills

  • Encourages visual literacy
  • Helps with sequencing, cause and effect, and plot development
  • Offers context clues through illustrations

2. Supports Struggling and Reluctant Readers

  • Less text per page feels less intimidating
  • Pictures help decode meaning
  • Great for kids with dyslexia, ADHD, or language-based learning challenges

3. Expands Vocabulary

  • Exposes kids to rich language in a digestible format
  • Supports understanding of idioms, slang, and expressive dialogue

4. Develops Critical Thinking

  • Requires readers to infer emotions, motivations, and tone
  • Encourages comparing text and image for full meaning

5. Boosts Comprehension and Retention

  • Engaging visuals support memory
  • Helps kids recall and retell stories more easily

6. Encourages a Love of Reading

  • Fast-paced, fun, and often humorous
  • Builds confidence as kids finish books more quickly

7. Broadens Access to Diverse Stories

  • Graphic novels often explore unique cultures, identities, and perspectives
  • Gives kids windows into other worlds and mirrors of their own

8. Inspires Creativity and Artistic Expression

  • Kids often start drawing or making their own comics
  • Introduces storytelling elements like panel layout and dialogue pacing

AGE GROUP: | Children (Grades K-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Let's Learn | Just for Fun | Book Discussion |

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Louisburg Library District 1

ask@louisburglibrary.org
Phone: (913) 837-2217
Fax: (913) 837-2218
Branch manager
Kiersten Allen

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Branch manager
Kiersten Allen
Address
206 South Broadway Street
Louisburg, KS 66053
Tel: (913) 837-2217
Fax: (913) 837-2218

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