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26.4.10

Superheroes in your Library

Here is a library promotion idea from Dawne Murray in Surrey.
(I added a few additional links and ideas.)

Superheroes in the library
or
"The Library League"
or
The League of Extraordinary Reading
or
The Super Reading Team
or
...

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The campaign is entitled: "Superheroes in your Library"

Capitalize on the excitement around graphic novels!

        The accompanying slogan is:
        Reading brings you endless power! (or make up your own)

There would be a team of superheroes associated with the library;
Fiction Boy, Non-Fiction Girl and Reference Bot.
        
The students participate in developing the superheroes.  They could submit drawings for the design of the characters.  (The drawing aspect might engage students who perhaps would not normally participate in library events.)  In brainstorming sessions, create a list of powers or attributes for each character.  This leads into lessons reviewing differences between Fiction and Non-Fiction.  (Fiction Boy's powers might include: can list all the names of popular authors in the blink of an eye,  can name favourite picture book illustrators at lightening speed, creates amazing characters faster than anyone, brings imaginary creatures to life, etc. )

Students use ComicLife to produce a series of adventures and present them to younger kids.

Use the superhero images on bookmarks, notices and on the staff newsletter.  Draw up and paint large superhero mural sized posters.  (This art project could work as a collaborative unit for an intermediate teacher.) Start your campaign with a superhero themed day when students are invited to dress up as a superhero of their own choice or of their own design.

A graphic novel or superhero themed novel would be a great kickoff for a school-wide reading campaign. (see lists below)  


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Using comics in the classroom ( a mini-comic) created by Dawne.

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Some superhero books for kids:

Picture books:
Max, by Bob Graham
Superdog: The Heart of a Hero, by Caralyn and Mark Buehner
Superhero ABC, by Bob McLeod
Superhero, by Marc Tauss

  • Chapter books:
Babymouse: Our Hero! By Jennifer and Matthew Holm
Magic Pickle series, by Scott Morse
MAXimum Boy series, by Dan Greenberg
Melvin Beederman, Superhero series, by Greg Trine
Shredderman series, by Wendelin Van Draanen
The Adventures of Captain Underpants (and its many sequels), by Dav Pilkey


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