Panel Pack (going into grades 3-5)
Squire and Knight
Friday, July 10
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Louisburg Library District 1
The Room, Conference RoomGraphic novels are often a 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.
July's book is Squire and Knight by Scott Chantler. Register in person at the library. Registration opens June 15th. If your student has dietary restrictions that we need to accommodate, please let us know when you register.
About Squire and Knight:
Squire is brainy, bookish, and terribly under-appreciated by the brawny, inept knight Sir Kelton, who somehow always gets all the glory. So when the two mismatched heroes find themselves in a cursed village plagued by a demonic dragon, Kelton rides off to slay it, and Squire stays behind to catch up on some reading. But Squire starts to notice that something isn’t quite right about this town... Can he uncover its strange secrets?
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-2) |
EVENT TYPE: | Let's Learn | Just for Fun | Book Discussion |
Louisburg Library District 1
