How to Read a Graphic Novel
Panels, bubbles and reading order.
Graphic Novel Book Camp: Read, Discuss and Draw
A four-day camp for ages 8 to 12 who love graphic novels. Children bring a book they are reading, learn how words and pictures tell a story together and share recommendations.
Class Experience
Each day the teacher teaches one idea about how graphic novels work, such as panels, gutters or facial expressions, using sample pages on screen. Children find an example in their own book and show it. The camp ends with each child giving a short book talk and drawing a page in the style of their book.
How classes work
The camp meets 4 days in one week for 50 minutes a day, with up to 5 learners. Each day builds on the one before.
What we'll cover
Day 1: How to Read a Graphic Novel – Panels, bubbles and reading order.
Day 2: Pictures That Tell the Story – Expressions, color and angle.
Day 3: Time and Action – What happens between panels.
Day 4: Book Talks and Draw a Page – Recommend a book and draw.
Learning Outcomes
Read panels, speech bubbles and captions fluently
Explain how pictures show feelings and time
Summarize and recommend a book
Draw a short comic page
Prerequisites
Ages 8-12. Each child needs a graphic novel they are currently reading or have read.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- A graphic novel your child is readingPaper and pencil
- Device and internet
- Computer or tablet with camera and microphonestable internet connection
Syllabus
4 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class. · 1 Week
Pictures That Tell the Story
Expressions, color and angle.
Time and Action
What happens between panels.
Book Talks and Draw a Page
Recommend a book and draw.
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Mon, Nov 16 · 1:30 PM
- Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM
- Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM
- Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 11:00 AM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 1:00 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM
- Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Parents Often Ask
Yes. They build vocabulary, inference and stamina, and often lead reluctant readers to more books.
Any age-appropriate graphic novel they enjoy.
No. Stick figures are welcome.
It meets 4 times in one week for 50 minutes each day, so it fits into a school break.
Each day builds on the one before, so attending every day is best.
Meet your Instructor
An experienced early childhood educator with formal training in liberal studies and early childhood education, this instructor focuses on foundational reading and basic writing skills for elementary learners. Lessons emphasize phonics, letter-sound recognition, fluency, and comprehension with clear routines and multisensory activities. Experience working with learners with developmental disabilities informs patient, differentiated instruction that meets varied needs. The classroom approach includes storytelling, games, and scaffolded practice designed to make reading enjoyable and writing less intimidating for young students.
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