Today teachers are constantly trying to incorporate multicultural lessons and texts into their classrooms. Though there are several books capable of relating to multicultural students I suggest using a graphic novel in your classroom. Not only can graphic novels be more engaging because students have a visual aid but they can also teach students about the differnt types of literature that exist and show students they can be an active reader without having to read 400 page novels. Some of your students may already be interested in reading graphic novels, manga, or comics. I've often heard students would prefer to be consulted about their learning and teachers agree students should give some insight into what they want to learn about. There are always ways to cater to your students while still allowing them to have a learning experience. And if you're a square and don't know any good graphic novels to use, or don't think there are any, here's a list:
V for Vendetta
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Pride of Baghdad by Brian Vaughn & Niko Henrichon
This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki & Mariko Tamaki
Stuck in the Middle edited by Ariel Schrag
Stuck Rubber Baby by Howard Cruse
Maus by Art Spiegelman
Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White by Lila Quintero Weaver
And if you need more suggestions, I suggest using the great resource of your local library! These are some graphic novels I found on display at the East Lansing Library:
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