We all know comic books for the eye-catching art and fast-paced storytelling, but can they be used in the classroom too?

In his Ted Talk “How comic books can help you learn” Gene Luen Yang says absolutely! Comic books appeal to kids in an age when they are so accustomed to visual media. As a tool for education, comic books allow students the flexibility to read as slow or as fast as they need, something that tradition lecture styles make difficult. They’ve been popular for decades now, but are now making their way into the classroom as more and more comic book writers focus on writing educations stories. Comic books are also getting kids to read more in general, something we know is so important for kids during these foundational years of education.

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Afrah Rafi

UConn KIDS Research Assistant

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