Beginning with the assertion that educators can effectively use comics and graphic novels to develop readers' critical literacy and empathy, this book explores the use of graphic novels across grade levels in a wide range of topics and themes. It argues that critical conversations can be opened up through well-chosen graphic novels. The book features recommended titles, insights from graphic novel authors and creators, and lesson ideas.

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Seciton 1. Positioning the works -- section 2. Carefully constructed text windows using graphic novels -- section 3. Broadening windows of text through additional applications.