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17th July 2025 By

Graphic Novels Boost Classroom Engagement with New Curriculum Support Boxes

A picture of the graphic novel books that are available to schools

Responding to feedback from teachers across the region, Durham Learning Resources (DLR) has launched a new range of graphic novel curriculum support boxes designed to captivate young readers and boost engagement in the classroom.

A recent reading report published by the National Literacy Trust highlighted that boys are reading increasingly less. Upon asking about reading habitats, they discovered that more boys than girls said that they read comics and graphic novels in their free time. Additionally, comics and graphic novels were identified as one of the top motivators for children who do not usually enjoy reading.

Read the National Literacy Trust reading report 2025: Rethinking reading for pleasure in schools | National Literacy Trust

With this in mind, DLR have created graphic novel curriculum support boxes, one aimed at Key Stage One and one for Key Stage Two. Within these boxes, you will find a range of genres with something to suit all reading tastes!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic new resource, book online here or get in contact with a member of the team on:

🌐 Book Online: https://dlr.durham.gov.uk/pgDLRLogin.aspx

📞 Tel: 03000 263 781

📧 Email: dlr@durham.gov.uk

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