Latinx Graphic Novels to Read During Hispanic Heritage Month
We are obsessed with incorporating graphic novels and comics into ELA curriculum because... - their art can increase reading comprehension - they often capture the attention of reluctant readers - they often help students build empathy and understanding We're excited to share our top recommendations for Latinx graphic novels and comics to add to your classroom library during Hispanic Heritage Month and all year round! The Circuit: Graphic Novel by Francisco Jiménez (Writer) and Celia Jacobs (Illustrator) We love this beautifully illustrated book because it tells the story of a Mexican family that migrates to California for agricultural work and the hope of a better future. This book captures the challenges that migrant farmworkers face and the difficulty of starting over in a new place, as well as the power of a family's love in the midst of hardship. Photographic: the Life of Graciela Iturbide by Isabel Quintero (Writer)and Zeke Peña (Illustrator) This graphic biography ...
