Get bold with original levelled graphic novels for literacy.


The Program

BOLDPRINT Graphic Novels is a series of original graphic novels for Grades 4 to 8 designed to extend literacy through compelling stories in a highly visual format.  These graphic novels combine engaging topics, breathtaking illustrations, and carefully levelled text, and are appropriate for all students in the classroom.

Specs:

6.75″ x 9.75″, 48 pages

Grades:

4-8

Reading Levels:

S-Z

Highlights

Each BOLDPRINT Graphic Novel makes use of standard, recognizable graphic novel components, including frames, captions, sound effects, and speech bubbles; features diverse protagonists that students can identify and connect with; focuses on an exciting and relevant topic that will engage all readers, from younger students to adolescents; and reinforces a different key reading strategy.

Stunning illustrations and high-impact visuals used to engage all students, including struggling and reluctant readers

Levelled vis-à-vis an extensive list of criteria, allowing teachers to address each individual’s reading abilities

Variety of genres across the series gives students a chance to access numerous forms of fiction writing, from action-adventure to science fiction to mystery and suspense — all in the increasingly  popular graphic format.

Each graphic novel is curriculum-linked by topic or theme, and includes questions and activities that focus on Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Media, and the Arts.

Teaching Resource

Teaching Notes, available for each student book, include a summary of the story, comprehensive reading and writing activities organized under Talking Points, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, and Writing Connection, and a reproducible that reinforces the reading strategy focus.

Features

Levelling

BOLDPRINT Graphic Novels are levelled using an extensive list of criteria, allowing teachers to address each individual’s reading abilities.

For All Students

BOLDPRINT Graphic Novels have stunning illustrations and high-impact visuals designed to engage all students, including struggling and reluctant readers.

Variety of Genres

BOLDPRINT Graphic Novels give students a chance to access a variety of genres — mystery, adventure, science fiction, and more — all in graphic format.

Curriculum Links

Each graphic novel is curriculum-linked by topic or theme, and includes questions and activities that focus on Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Media, and the Arts.

Team

Series Editors

Kathleen Gould Lundy

Literacy Consultant

Kathleen Gould Lundy is the Coordinator of Destination Arts at York University and the Principal Investigator of All I’s on Education: Imagination, Integration, and Innovation, an intensive study currently taking place in 10 school boards across Ontario, which is intended to provide a foundation for the implementation of interdisciplinary assessment and evaluation in math, science, and the arts. Kathleen has coordinated the writing of a number of curriculum documents, including The Treasure Chest: Story, Drama and Dance/Movement in Motion, a resource developed in partnership with the Danny Grossman Dance Company. She has published a number of professional books, including What do I do about the kid who…? 50 ways to turn teaching into learning.

Joan Green

Literacy Consultant

Joan Green is a distinguished Canadian educator and administrator who has served as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and Director of Education for the City of Toronto. She is the founding CEO of the Ontario Education Quality and Accountability Office and has provided strong leadership at all levels of education. Joan has been a professional development leader provincially, across Canada, and internationally. She is the author of several books and numerous articles on education and leadership issues.

Joan is the recipient of several awards, including the Distinguished Educator Award from OISE, University of Toronto, and Woman of the Year for the Women in Educational Administration in Ontario. In 2012, in recognition of her contributions to public education and her service and leadership in the not-for-profit sector, Joan was invested as a member of the Order of Ontario.

Currently, Joan Green is a Senior Public Sector Consultant at the Phelps Group.

Books

For inquiries or to request an order form, please contact us.

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