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.
March's book is The Adventures of Invisible Boys by Doogie Horner. Register in person at the library. Registration opens February 16th. If your student has dietary restrictions that we need to accommodate, please let us know when you register.
About The Adventures of Invisible Boy:
It’s his first day at a new school, and Stanley wishes he could disappear. He can hardly believe it when, after a big spill at the science fair, POOF!
Stanley is invisible! It’s awesome! He can do anything he wants, and no one will know!
But Stanley isn’t the only one who turned invisible. The inventor of the potion is not happy about the accident and takes his anger out on kids
all over town.
Stanley wants to use his power for good . . . which means going up against the one person who can make him visible again.
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 |
