Dan Johnson writes: “Multnomah County (Ore.) Library has been hosting graphic-novel book clubs for 2nd to 3rd, 4th to 5th, and 6th to 8th grade readers since 2022. When this initiative began, following the pandemic, student reading scores in the area were at an all-time low. We wanted to provide an opportunity for struggling readers to build their literacy skills in a less intimidating format. Research indicates that the visual nature of graphic novels helps remove barriers for these readers and effectively improves overall reading abilities.”