Read with us.
Read with us.
Meet Kimberly King at the BOOKS A MILLION Bookstore in Waterford, CT September 27th 11:00 am.
Get a signed copy of I Said No: A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private.
Kimberly King, M.S.Ed.
Bestselling Author • Child Safety Educator • “Tough Topics Mom”
Kimberly King is the bestselling author of I Said No! and Body Safety for Young Children. A survivor, mom of three, and advocate, she partners with leading organizations like SAPREA and Darkness to Light as a certified facilitator.
She trains parents, educators, and kids on body safety and prevention, and is a trusted speaker and consultant. Her work is featured by Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Harvard, and endorsed by top prevention leaders.
For kids ages 7 to 12, graphic novels are like a secret key that unlocks a love for stories. With their exciting panels, dynamic illustrations, and engaging dialogue, they turn reading from a chore into an adventure. The pictures provide helpful context clues, helping young readers understand the plot and the characters’ emotions, which builds their confidence. When a child finishes a thick graphic novel, they feel a real sense of accomplishment, proving to them that reading is something they can enjoy and master. This positive experience is the first step toward becoming a lifelong reader!
Beyond the fun, graphic novels are powerful tools for building essential literacy skills. They teach kids how to follow a narrative in a more complex way, as they have to read both the text and the visual sequence of the images. This process strengthens their comprehension and critical thinking as they infer what happens between panels. The conversational style of the dialogue also helps build fluency and introduces a rich vocabulary in a natural context. By bridging the gap between picture books and full-length novels, graphic novels provide the perfect practice to grow stronger, more enthusiastic readers.
Ellie in First Position – TOP TEN 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children on the American Library Association’s official list. Written by Brian Freschi, Illustrated by Elena Triolo, Translated by Nanette McGuinnes, Ages: 8-12 After her parents’ divorce, Ellie has to deal with being the new kid at school. Her mother encourages her to join a sport to make friends, but no sport she tries fits. Ellie secretly desires to dance, an activity of which her mother disapproves.
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda. 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Easy Readers (ages 5-9) The American Library Association Official List. Written by Brenda Maier. Illustrated by Fanni Mézes. Surprise!, Book 1. Penguin and Panda are very different, but they are best friends. Fun and Games!, Book 2. Penguin and Panda learn it’s easy to get over-excited and sharing is cool.
Visit Marble Press’s virtual booth at School Library Journal’s event on the 7th of March 2024. Sign up for free on SLJ’s website. https://www.slj.com/event/middle-grade-magic-2024 Meet Brenda Maier, the author of The Adventures of Penguin and Panda series, and Anne Ylvisaker, the author of One Alley Summer.
Meet Brenda Maier at TLA, in San Antonio, and grab a signed copy of the debuting The Adventures of Penguin and Panda early reader graphic novel series. More details are coming soon.
Subscribe to us on Youtube for book trailers, industry insider interviews and other interesting videos.
Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter to hear the latest news, get discount codes and freebies.
