Prep Note 10/31/23

Something I noticed about telling a story in a graphic format is the way it makes it easier to see exactly what the author wants you to see. For example, in the last box on the third page, the author describes how her mother wore glasses for a long time because she was trying to hide her identity. The illustrations of men’s faces looking at her in a menacing way add a lot by showing what the mother was going through and why she was so scared to begin with. There is still room for imagination, but when there are illustrations to go along with the story it adds to the experience of reading. There is a stronger connection between the story and what the story is trying to convey or explain. Graphic format is easier for me to read, and I think that graphics are a positive addition to a story.