Manga Goes to School

Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K-12 Settings
Mangas global allure inspires school libraries to boost circulation, engagement, and inclusion. Offering adaptable lesson plans, collection development tips, and community-building strategies, this guide empowers elementary through high school librarians to integrate manga into curriculum while uniting diverse learners.

The appeal of manga is undeniable. As a worldwide publishing phenomenon, it has deservedly garnered the attention of scores of young learners. School librarians are willing and excited to harness its overwhelming popularity, and the benefits are real: with manga, youll strengthen not only the circulation statistics in your school library but also engagement and inclusion. This easy-to-use guide will walk you through making it happen. Inside, youll discover

• 12 adaptable lesson plans that incorporate the AASL Standards, with additional national and conten