Comic books
Comic books can be a great way of interesting children who aren’t enthusiastic readers. Comics are often filled with high-energy plots, beautiful illustrations and engaging language, and can be more accessible to reluctant readers than text-only books.
To highlight the power of comics in improving literacy skills, we spoke to the UK’s comics laureate, put together a list of suggested comics, created a tool for helping children to make their own comics and much more…
![]() Children’s comics for all ages Introduce your child to the world of comics with our suggested reads |
![]() Comic books giveaway 31 copies of exciting comic books up for grabs |
![]() Interview with Charlie Adlard We speak to the new UK comics laureate |
![]() Literacy tips Harness the power of comics to engage reluctant readers |
![]() Make your own comic strip Make your own comic strip with our fun DIY tool |
![]() How to draw an alien Draw something out of this world with this downloadable guide |