In Defense of Graphic Novels

Undoubtedly, you or someone you work with has heard the claims that "graphic novels aren't real books" or that they "don't count as reading"...

Which, of course, is RUBBISH.

Looking for some simple, impactful talking points to bust out the next time you're faced with a graphic novel-opposed patron? 

You're in luck!  Check out THIS post from the awesome folks at 5 Minute Librarian!

Talking Points about Early Literacy STEM

The ALSC blog's Overview of the Last Six Months listed the top nine most popular ALSC blog posts from that period. Though I read it often, there were a few listed that I had missed. One of the most useful as I plan the upcoming spring storytime season is STEAM and Storytime Tips by Guest Contributors Saroj Ghoting and Pamela Martin-Diaz.  The early literacy talking points and the connections to reading, science, and math these points make are great starts for storytime scripts and creative fodder for making up your own. 

Do you incorporate early literacy talking points into your storytimes? Do you have handouts for caring adults? 

If you're a YSS member, we'd love to hear how you engage and empower parents around the many types of literacy and growing readers. Comment on this post or send a blog submission to Aimee Schreiber, the YSS Blog Administrator at the email shown in the header.