Picture this: Using graphic novels to explore social justice issues with young adults

Kasey Garrison; Karen Gavigan

Picture this: Using graphic novels to explore social justice issues with young adults

University of South Carolina

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Abstract

Long gone are the days when graphic novels were considered sub-literature with "cultural baggage" for children and young adults (Chute, 2008, p. 453). Publishers report that graphic novels for children and youth are the fastest growing segment of graphic novel sales in the United States (MacDonald & Reilly, 2017).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	8-12
Number of pages	5
Journal	Teacher Librarian: The Journal for School Library Professionals
Volume	46
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 01 Feb 2019

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GAVIGAN, K. (Speaker) & Garrison, K. (Speaker)
2019
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Picture this: Using graphic novels to explore social justice issues with young adults

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