In Our Feeds: graphic novels as literature, a better way to read to preschoolers, YA books that should be films, and Harry Potter’s influence over our emergency rooms

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In Our Feeds: graphic novels as literature, a better way to read to preschoolers, YA books that should be films, and Harry Potter’s influence over our emergency rooms

By Jessica on June 1st, 2012

Every Friday, we share a handful of links we found interesting, provocative, funny — or just plain cool. We call it In Our Feeds. Have a good weekend!

Got a graphic novel enthusiast in your house? Wish they would read something a little more literary? Thanks to the folks over at Geek Dad you can have the best of both worlds.

Morgan sent us an article with fascinating new look at how a small change in reading to preschoolers can help disadvantaged kids catch up.

Ever wanted to get a peek at the creative process? Lia sent along a look at the notebooks of writers, artists and other visionaries.

What were you doing when you were 15? Nadia brought us a story about a 15 year old girl inFloridawho built a library inside the Chapman Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless.

The summer movie season is heating up. Check out the article about the top 10 YA books that should be turned into films. Do you agree? Is there something they missed?

And lastly, for a bit of fun, Nadia reminds us that Harry Potter didn’t just save the wizarding world but he also helped keep young muggles out of the nation’s emergency rooms when the books were first released.

Enjoy!