So my every-day sixth grader who walks to school and stops by the
library every morning in his boots and snowpants to borrow his daily
ration of four Manga books (he has read my collection through at least
three times!) borrowed also yesterday this new Alexander Hamilton graphic novel.
So I say to him this morning," Did you get to the Hamilton book?"
Whereupon
he begins to spills every fact and nuance of Hamilton's life: banks,
court battles, war battles, the duel, his son's duel, his wounds, his
age at death , his wife's life beyond his ... everything; even to the
regret and pathos in his voice. Our discussion and exchange of "did you
know(s)" was lively and mutual and authentic.
If one
ever needed a testimonial to the legitimacy of nonfiction graphic novels
(do YOU?) to engage, transport, and inspire young readers, this was it.
Thanks AH.
Friday, January 25, 2019
Friday morning
Labels:
ACS,
booktalk,
expectation,
gettingthewordout,
History,
inspiration,
Libraries,
motivation,
Reading,
visualization
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