Making the Leap from Graphic Novels to Chapter Books

Schedule

Thu Sep 25 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Bookshelf | Thomasville, GA

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Reading specialist Shannon Dodd will walk you through strategies to help your child become a confident reader.
About this Event

Is your child struggling to make the transition from graphic novels to chapter books with more text than pictures? If so, get your ticket to a literacy workshop for parents with reading specialist and parent coach Shannon Dodd!

Shannon has developed resources for parents of children in the 2nd - 5th grade to make the leap from graphic novels to chapter books. During the workshop, Shannon will walk you through evidence-based strategies to help your child become a confident reader ready to tackle new literary challenges.

The workshop will take place downstairs at The Bookshelf on Thursday, September 25 from 6 - 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and admit one attendee and include helpful take-home resources. You’ll also get 10% off Shannon’s recommended books for making the transition from graphic novels to chapter books.

With years of experience as an educator, instructional coach, and school consultant, Shannon helps parents and educators build confident readers using tools backed by research and guided by compassion.

Help your child start the new school year strong with effective reading strategies you can use at home! Get your ticket today.

Shannon Dodd is a reading specialist with over 30 years of experience helping children build the skills and confidence they need to thrive as readers. As the founder of , she equips parents with simple, research-based tools to support literacy at home without overwhelm, guilt, or confusion. Shannon has served as a State Literacy Consultant and continues to partner with schools, educators, and families to make reading accessible and joyful for every child.

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The Bookshelf, 126 South Broad Street, Thomasville, United States

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