Join Our Book Chat to Discover the Rich World of Graphic Novels

Wait a minute… aren’t comics just for kids and nerds? It isn’t “real” reading, right?

Graphic novels have soared in popularity in recent years, quickly becoming a favourite for kids, teens, and adults alike. I discovered graphic novels at a pivotal point in my life: I was a stressed university student who fell out of love with reading. Graphic novels reminded me why I love getting lost in a story, helped end my reading slump, and introduced me to incredible artists and storytellers. In the past few years, I have been shocked and delighted to discover how many incredible, visually striking stories are out there: there is a lot more than the comic strips I read as a kid!

From deeply researched comics journalism and emotional graphic memoirs to charming romances and dynamic superheroes, graphic novels span the full range of literary genres and art styles. For reluctant readers, language learners, and others, comics are a useful and fun tool for developing literacy skills. If you aren’t familiar with graphic novels, it can be an intimidating world to branch into, but you might just discover a new favourite series, artist, or story.

Whether you’re a comic fan looking for new reading recommendations or just curious to understand the hype around graphic novels, join us to learn about the history of the medium, explore a wide range of genres, and connect with others at our upcoming book chat.