(3) 4-6 Connect with Text series. Two-page chapters introduce graphic novels to those unfamiliar with the text type, briefly discuss their relationship to comic books, and highlight various styles (e.g., ligne claire, comic book–style, manga). "Write your own" boxes provide useful craft tips, and images from graphic novels provide meaningful examples throughout. Graphic novel–writing activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) 4-6 Connect with Text series. Two-page chapters introduce poetic techniques (e.g., rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, assonance) and forms (e.g., limerick, haiku, calligram, performance poetry), focusing on the ways that poets use words to "affect as many of a reader's or listener's senses as possible." Colorful information boxes provide examples (contemporary and classic) and feature poets (with photos) for readers' exploration. Poetry-writing activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox