Various papers have reported on some more research from the US about the benefits of reading comics - for vocabulary, reading motivation, mileage, visual literacy...
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Academic+pushes+comics+classroom/2198006/story.html
The reports say that the research was published by Professor Carol Tilley in School Library Monthly though it hasn't appeared on their website yet.
You may find School Library Monthly an interesting website to explore... http://schoollibrarymonthly.com/
"School Library Monthly magazine supports K-12 school librarians as they plan instruction collaboratively with teachers. It helps strengthen information literacy skills, inquiry and the research process and encourages the use of a variety of resources. It promotes the integration of technology and provides links to a vast array of literature. The articles in each issue are written by school library professionals, helping others stay abreast of current issues and trends."
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