S4K Education - pioneers in Creative Shakespeare Education across the UK and overseas since 1996 - are delighted to endorse the Shakespeare Graphic Novels form Classical Comics.

The highly visual graphic format of the books heighten the important visual learning techniques in students of all ages - but are particularly useful for Key Stage 3 students studying Set Scenes for the SATs. The books can be read in three different formats starting with the QUICK TEXT version of the books to get a rapid understanding of the play; students can then progress onto a PLAIN TEXT version, then finally an ORIGINAL TEXT version of the play.

Julian Chenery, founder and Creative Director of S4K says:

"These Graphic Novel Formats echo the innovative work we have pioneered over the years with our Set Scene Seminars: in these, our cast would play the S4K version of a Set Scene, then immediately follow this with an identical staging - but using the original text. This proved to be a highly powerful methodology, with an incredibly strong visual impact, really helping students retain and understand complex contextual situations."

"In the same way, I am certain that the Classical Comics format is a valuable learning tool, and will quickly become the must-have stepping stone to a full appreciation of classic plays and novels in the 21st century."

"In our ever-changing, fast-moving society these books are an ideal aid to help gain a full grasp of the subject matter, and can only lead to more young people enjoying our original great works of literature."

An example of the Classical Comic KS3 vesrions of THE TEMPEST can be found via this link .

The Classical Comics website can be found on this link.