Abstract
Children in Taiwan actively seek out manga to enjoy the pleasure of reading. However, the social stigma has resulted in fear of potential harm to child development and an insufficient understanding of the complexity and literary values of manga and comics in general. In this chapter, the author traces the historical influence on comics in Taiwan from the creation of comics to the formation of a reading culture. Drawing on an example of the texts recommended by a governmental reading campaign, the author provides a critical analysis and practical suggestions for the use of comic books in the classroom.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Charting an Asian Trajectory for Literacy Education |
| Subtitle of host publication | Connecting Past, Present and Future Literacies |
| Editors | Su Li Chong |
| Place of Publication | Abingdon Oxon UK |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Chapter | 8 |
| Pages | 136-151 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003013983 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780367856281 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2021 |