Five Reasons Why PJ Our Way Loves Graphic Novels (and 18 Great Titles for Your PJOW Readers!)

1. They’re fun and engaging. The humor, action, and quirky details in graphic novel illustrations keep readers turning pages!
2. They’re high quality. Make no mistake about it - today’s graphic novels tell powerful stories with relatable characters. In fact, a graphic novel (New Kid by Jerry Craft) won the coveted Newbery Award in 2020.
3. They make challenging texts more accessible. Middle-grade readers can be intimidated by the wall of words they face in a traditional book, but the bite-sized images of graphic novels make them easier to approach.
4. They can help with reading comprehension. Many struggling readers are visual learners, and the images in graphic novels provide an important bridge for understanding the text and decoding unknown words.
5. They build confidence. Each time a reader finishes a book – graphic novel or otherwise – they feel more confident in their ability to dive into the next one!

Fortunately for you and your readers, the PJ Our Way collection includes a wide range of graphic novels sure to grab the interest of every middle grade reader.

Contemporary Stories:

Biographies:

Fantasy:

Historical Fiction:

Jewish Holidays: