The boys at Gaithersburg Elementary School like graphic novels, or illustrated comiclike books. The girls read them too — the “Babymouse” series is popular. And as far as the written word goes, all the students love “Harry Potter,” Principal Stephanie Brant says. This is their homework.
Except for a few things: No teacher assigned “Babymouse” or “Harry Potter” to the kids, nor is any staffer going to check to make sure the students actually read the books. Plus, the kids won’t be tested on the material.
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