Michael Gianfrancesco Teaches Graphic Novels

Comic books and graphic novels are an amazing resource for teachers to help foster a love of reading for all students. The trick is learning how to properly utilize them! When all else fails, start by putting them into the hands of your kids - the rest will fall into place!

My son and I started a TokTok where we review movies together! Give it a look! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTNMT8tJY/

I was so successful in getting our last campaign funded that I am at it again! My students LOVE manga - flying off my shelf! I need more titles! Help me by donating on Giving Tuesday (11/28) when they match donations! Retweet this! tinyurl.com/6mu7bzj3

Hey veteran teachers! What is the one piece of advice you wish you could go back in time and give your first year teacher self? #teachertwitter

Check out my newest TikTok video where I review two great graphic novel series that I read this summer! Great for your personal or classroom library! #teacher #graphicnovel #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZT8FnaFvY/

Please welcome @israeljuarbe to Contropolis New Jersey! He portrayed Jose Martinez in Angels in the Outfield, Freddy Fernandez in The Karate Kid, and Corporal Martinez in Pensacola: Wings of Gold. #KarateKid #angelsintheoutfield

Congrats to my colleague and friend @LisaPas220!

Check out my new video where I review a great middle grade graphic novel about a Dungeons and Dragons club! @MollyOstertag @xanthebouma#TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTR3V7P8b/

Me and the boy watching dinosaurs! #jurassicworldlivetour

Check out my newest TikTok video! This time I cover DC’s upcoming film Th Authority by reviewing the original comic! @DCComics #conics #dccomics #TheAuthority #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRWJQVyT/

Check out my new TikTok video! In this one, I help you out with some of the source material for the upcoming Superman and Supergirl movies! @DCComics #superman #supergirl #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRGKLeNS/

Check out my new video where I tell you all about a fantastic resource for teachers! Consider following me on TikTok while you are there! #books #graphicnovel #comics #teacher #teachertwitter #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRsqHHBy/

Check out my new TikTok video where I look back at the first days of the pandemic as a teacher. Like and follow while you are there! #covid #pandemic #teachertwitter #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRpCRNQC/

I made a video review of Abbott Elementary. Whether you are a teacher or not, you should absolutely be watching this show! Check it out! #AbbottElementary @ABCNetwork @quintabrunson #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRg3eC1s/

Check out my new TikTok video all about great action comics without superheroes for you and your students! Consider giving me a follow over on TikTok! @thatJoeKelly @PaulTobin @OniPress @AshcanPress @ImageComics @EvilMarguerite #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRgr3Vhm/

Check out my new TikTok video! I run through some of the most student requested DC comics! Please consider dropping a like and subscribing to help me reach more teachers! #education #teachertwitter #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRbwAU6m/

So I broke down and did it. I created a TikTok channel! If my followers here could go and follow me there, I would be greatly appreciative! I will be posting a lot about pop-culture in the classroom! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTRbr6T4K/

@ExLibrisMrHunt @KarlStevensart @ChronicleBooks That’s tough to say. It’s quite philosophical. Give it a look and make your decision then.

@tryingteacher @KarlStevensart @ChronicleBooks Intrigued…looks like it would be totally suitable for my K-6 library?

When I find a comic that does something unique, I celebrate it. Penny by @KarlStevensart is one such book. If you’ve ever wondered what your cat’s thinking, wonder no more. Beautiful art, touching story, amazing perspective. Can’t wait to share with my students! @ChronicleBooks

Salt Magic is a beautiful GN written by @hopelarson and elegantly drawn by @rebeccamock. It is a tale of magical realism set in middle America Post WWI - a coming of age story about a young girl tryin to save her family from a witch’s curse. Can’t wait to share with my students!

My haul from @MassMICE this year. Had such a great time at the show in its new venue! Saw some old friends and made a bunch of new ones. Support local art! Go to small press shows! Best money you will ever spend!