Books Quote by Lynne Rae Perkins
“It really does feel, partly because of graphic novels kids read, like there's a lot of freedom with how you can use both images and words, because we think in both of those ways.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author talk, 2018
Graphic novels blend visual and textual storytelling, encouraging readers to think in multiple modes.
In simple terms: Combining images and words expands creative thinking.
Key Takeaway
Explore both visual and textual media.
Themes
creativity
literacy
multimodality
education
Mood
inspired
curious
reflective
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom lessons
- personal projects
- media analysis
- design work
Key Concepts
visual narrative
cognitive flexibility
storytelling techniques
Questions to Reflect On
- How does multimodal reading affect comprehension?
- Can visual storytelling replace text?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on one mode may limit imagination.
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