3 Reasons Why Digital Graphic Novels and Comics cater to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In today’s world, people’s lives are complex. Race, religion, caste, sexuality, gender, and many other aspects play prime roles in the modern reader’s identity. The market seeks answers to diversity, equity, and inclusion obstacles, interactive graphic novels and comics can be a catalyst for change.

People usually think of graphic novels and comic books as a form of storytelling to people coming of all ages. Interactive comics can be a valuable agent that provides inclusions to the writings of BIPOC, people in the LGBTQIA+ community, people in marginalized groups, and differently-abled people, and helps learners to bring their stories to the world.

1. Makes Reading Inclusive

Digital graphic novels and comics transfer information without the use of too many words. Because of this stories are made accessible to people whose comprehension level is not up to a certain standard or those who don’t have an educated support system to guide them.

2. Promotes R.A.C.E

Graphic novels or comic format is not just limited to new-age readers. Information from such literature can be retained by asking the reader to Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain (R.A.C.E). Such activities help to capture the viewpoint of the learner.

3. Improves Vocabulary

Comics, like any other type of literature, can offer vocabulary information in many ways. Readers come across new words through context clues, in addition to illustrative support. Due to the visual nature of the style, a higher level of comprehension can be brought to lower-level readers.

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