PLS Presents: Graphic Novels & Comics Interview with Dr. Buffy Edwards

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 15:46

Pioneer Library System - PLS Presents...

May 2, 2009 is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). FCBD is an organized effort to introduce readers of all ages to comic books and graphic novels. Your hometown libraries will be giving away a limited supply of free comics on May 2, to anyone who checks out a book from the teen collections.

In honor of FCBD the Virtual Library interviewed Dr. Buffy Edwards, adjunct instructor at the University of Oklahoma in the College of Education and School of Library and Information Studies, about her research in motivating reading in middle school students.

Dr. Edwards spoke with us about her research regarding motivation, middle school students, and comic books and graphic novels. She explains how the students' test scores improved while reading material presented in this particular literary format along with engaging in "free voluntary reading".

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