Using comic books (like ‘The Avengers’) to get kids to read
Parents and teachers struggling to get kids to read often overlook a major weapon in the literacy arsenal: comic books. Yes, “Archie,” “Superman,” “The Avengers” and “The Adventures of Tintin” are all great vehicles for getting a reluctant reader to learn to love the power of the written word. Read full article >>
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GEEKOLOGY 101: Comic books, comic books everywhere and they are free!
So I know last week was a bit of a right turn when it comes to my column. Sports? What the heck is Gary writing about Sports for?
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Cheap Chick
Lesley Mitchell has been a business reporter at The Tribune since 1997, covering real estate, the retail industry, personal finance and economic development.
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Local city population by the numbers
THE LATEST population counts for California cities are now out and, while only modest gains were recorded, it can be fun to see how your city ranks.
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Marvel Dives Deeper Into Digital Comics, Expands Offerings
It's been quite a month for Marvel Comics. Last weekend, they watched their beloved "Avengers" franchise provide the biggest opening weekend for a film in box office history . And this week, though with a little less fanfare, they rolled out an exclusive digital comics partnership with online comic distribution powerhouse, ComiXology , which only furthers their commitment to the digital medium.
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