Comics Plus Graphic Medicine Resources: Program Resources

Programming Resources

Use the programming resources and ideas below to engage your readers in Graphic Medicine and Social & Emotional Learning!

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Teaching Suggestions

Sometimes I Feel Anxious by Jaclyn Jaycox (Capstone) 

• A mindfulness activity is included which could easily be incorporated as-is by educators or parents.
• NOTE: This title is available in our Elementary, Children’s Library, All-Access for Schools, and All-Access for Public Libraries collections

Graphic Biographies: Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine by Katherine Krohn (Capstone)

• Back matter includes a timeline of the story’s events, a glossary, and many resources to guide further reading. These also provide good starting points for young readers to learn about researching important topics and evaluating their sources.
• NOTE: This title is available in our Elementary, Middle School, Children’s Library, All-Access for Schools, and All-Access for Public Libraries collections.

Dignifying Science: Stories About Women Scientists by Jim Ottaviani (GT Labs)

• Extensive back matter includes notes and references about each scientist, making it a prime starting point for a book report or more in-depth research on any of them.
• NOTE: This title is available in our Middle School, High School, Children’s Library, All-Access for Schools, and All-Access for Public Libraries collections.

Another Chance to Get It Right by Andrew Vachss (Dark Horse)

• An exemplary title for any English literature course, and it offers much to discuss for a book club or community read. The clean black and white illustrations can also be utilized for art and coloring activities.
• NOTE: This title is available in our High School, All-Access for Schools, All-Access for Public Libraries collections.