Five reasons why children and young people told us they love comics and graphic novels 
Our latest research, published for National Magazine Day, found that the number of children and young people reading comics and graphic novels is at its highest level since 2017.
And that’s something to celebrate. Comics can be a brilliant way to enjoy stories, make reading feel accessible, and explore interests.
Take a look at what children and young people told us they love most about comics and graphic novels below:
Teach children and young people?
Get your pupils excited about reading through comics with our free Go All In 2026 online event for pupils aged 8-14 on 22 October with the National Year of Reading and Beano: https://loom.ly/HSzHXlw
