I have a great library in my classroom, but most of the books are traditional novels and do not always appeal to all students. Many students have trouble reading large chapters and many more have trouble getting interested in nonfiction texts. There is a new genre of books that appeal to a wider variety of students - the graphic novel. In a format similar to traditional literary novels, graphic novels tell a complete story through a combination of illustration art and text. Often utilizing superheroes as protagonists, graphic novels are self-contained stories with a beginning and an ending. The story may be one created specifically for the book or as a compilation of previously published periodicals containing a story arc that continues through several issues, from just one title or several titles that contribute to that sole story arc. I want to appeal to more students and give a wider variety of reading material for all my students. Thank you for your help!