Obviously from the name of my blog I am a proponent in building momentum towards positive outcomes for kids. When I was learning to read in elementary school it was laborious and boring at first. Then as time went on I discovered the Tin Tin Series of comics and have loved reading ever since.
When I sit in meetings talking about certain students who struggle with their reading I often ask if they have books that are for fun and leisure around to practice with at home for down time. Quite often the answer is kinda. So, I think it is a worthy pursuit to find those interesting books, comics, and magazines to build that inertia of reading practice.
Articles:
How Comics Helped My Kid Love Reading
10 Great Kids Comics for Early Readers
Graphic Language: How to Read Comic Books with Your Kid
How Comics & Graphic Novels Can Help Your Kids Love To Read!
For Improving Early Literacy, Reading Comics Is No Child’s Play