Recently, my colleague and I attended a seminar on incorporating Graphic Novels into the classroom.  Now, of course, being a high school English teacher I was skeptical as to the relevance of this genre.  I must say that after the seminar, I was intrigued and impressed with the knowledge I had gained.  My curiosity provoked me to actually purchase one of the titles that came highly recommended.  I anxiously await its arrival from Amazon!  One of my current students has been very helpful in teaching me how to read Manga and actually loaned me one of her own personal copies.  Reading in this format is tricky and I must confess, challenging.  Since the  book  starts at the back and reads right to left , it is awkward at first.  Slowly I am getting the hang of it.  Now, as summer reading lists are in the air, I am contemplating placing a title from this medium on my list.  I am anxious to see the student reaction and would eventually entertain the thought of incorporating Graphic Novels in my own classroom.  I am interested in anyone’s experience with these types of books.  Please share, I  want to grow and learn as an educator.