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and new media17“Whether you’re an educator, a writer, an illustrator, a parent, or a Supermanfan. . . . I know you’ll find this work fascinating, relevant, and possibly lifechanging. Enjoy.” —From the Foreword by Jim Davis, creator of GarfieldApril 2010 / 192 pp.Paper, $23.95 / 5065-0Hardcover, $54 / 5066-7large format, illustratedLanguage and Literacy SeriesThis informative, hands-on book:• Advances a creative approachto teaching core literacyskills, including narrativeconstruction, spelling,publication, and assessment.• Includes adaptable lessonplans and examples ofprofessionally published andstudent-created comics.• Details classroom applicationsand resources to helpteachers launch their owncomic book clubs.When CommasMeet KryptoniteClassroom Lessons fromthe Comic Book ProjectMichael BitzForewords by Jim Davis and James Bucky Carter“You are in for an exciting, well-informed, andilluminating read.”—From the Foreword by James BuckyCarter, University of Texas at El Paso“I’ve had the opportunity to work with some kidscoming out of the Comic Book Project and I couldsee firsthand the results of passion intersectingwith education. The Comic Book Project changeslives. Educators in all fields should be aware ofMichael Bitz’s groundbreaking work.”—James Sturm, Director,The Center for Cartoon Studies“What is it about writing, designing, and publishingcomic books that so deeply engages kidswho might otherwise resist reading or writingan unassigned word? In this highly useful book,Michael Bitz not only explains the success of theComic Book Project, he also gives in-school andafter-school educators tools and resources to getstarted.”—Lucy N. Friedman, President,The After-School CorporationThis definitive book presents the newest researchlinking graphic narratives and literacy learning, aswell as the tools teachers will need to make comicbook projects a success in their classrooms. TheComic Book Project (www.comicbookproject.org) is an internationally celebrated initiativewhere children plan, write, design, and publishoriginal graphic narratives in diverse media andformats. In one accessible resource, Bitz presentsa comprehensive program that is just as fun forteachers as it is for students. Teachers will learnhow to incorporate socially relevant materials andinstruction into daily activities, how to differentiateinstruction across the K–12 curriculum, andmuch more.Of Related Interest—p.15 p.15 p.19Order online www.tcpress.com Order by phone 800.575.6566