Professor by day, and author by night, Dr. Bill Boerman-Cornell shares some insight into The Use of Graphic Novels in the English Classroom, a book he recently co-authored with Jung Kim. Bill shares about his introduction to comic books as a kid and gives some insights as to why graphic novels can be beneficial to students during their middle and high school years.
Bill has been a staple of the Trinity Education department for decades, beginning as an adjunct professor before moving into the role full time. In 2015, he was also recognized as an honorary Trinity Alum for his many contributions within the community. Alumni who wish to purchase this book can do so at a discounted rate by going to this link and utilize the promo code USING35 to save 35% off the price of the book. His blog, Book Commercials, which he references in the podcast, is another resource for teachers with short reviews and summaries about books that could be used in the classroom.
