Graphic Shakespeare
Where Shakespeare’s words meet modern layout—bold visuals, built-in glossaries, and drama that sticks.
$16.99
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2026 Eighth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Graphic Shakespeare
Shakespeare's stories have shaped literature, theater, film, and popular culture for centuries. Graphic Shakespeare makes these classic works more approachable by combining the original text with vivid illustrations, modern-language support, and visual storytelling.
This collection includes five of Shakespeare's most studied plays: Hamlet, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Each volume preserves Shakespeare's original dialogue in speech bubbles while providing modern English captions and glossaries to help students follow the plot, understand unfamiliar vocabulary, and engage with the story.
The graphic-novel format helps students visualize characters, settings, conflicts, and key events, making complex plots easier to follow and discuss. Rather than replacing Shakespeare's language, these adaptations support comprehension while keeping students connected to the original text.
Ideal for reluctant readers, visual learners, and students encountering Shakespeare for the first time, Graphic Shakespeare provides an accessible introduction to some of literature's most influential plays. Students gain familiarity with Shakespeare's language, themes, and characters while building the confidence needed to tackle classic literature.
Whether used as a first introduction, a companion to the original plays, or a review tool, Graphic Shakespeare helps students understand why Shakespeare's works continue to be read, performed, and referenced around the world.
- August 15, 2023
Such a fun way to learn Shakespeare!
Ryan T.
My 8th grader received Graphic Shakespeare in his curriculum kit, and he has been enjoying it! He really likes graphic novels, and this one is no exception. The illustrations are whimsical and fun, and the text is broken down into manageable chunks that are easy to navigate.
- June 8, 2022
Love it
STACEY B.
What a great addition to learn Shakespeare!
- May 13, 2021
Very Friendly
Linda G.
I myself have been intimidated by Shakespeare, so when I saw this I thought it was perfect for my daughter, who is very visual, like me. She has gotten a general idea of the works and didn't complain about it at all.
- December 14, 2020
Graphic Shakespeare
Kay B.
Fun way to cover Shakespeare or enrich your other readings of The Bard. Graphic novels are great for kids who need a push to read, and for artists. They're also just a great way to mix up your reading. Worth adding to the bookshelf!
- October 15, 2020
Creative Shakespeare!
Dawn D.
Such a lovely way to introduce Shakespeare to the young! And very beautifully illustrated. My child really enjoys it and has sparked her interest for more! I have even enjoyed reading them!
- July 28, 2020
Wish I had this!
Lauren
I wish I had this in high school. Most kids don’t like Shakespeare, but these books present it in an easy to understand way and even makes it a little exciting!
- May 29, 2020
This is just ok
Aaron K.
We actually didn't love this one. I think the quality is good and the illustrations are nice. I just think the comic book style doesn't fit our family.
- May 24, 2020
Love, Love, Love!
Caitlyn F.
Such a great intro to a difficult aspect of literature!! We used in conjunction with excerpts & it worked perfectly!
- May 8, 2020
Shakespeare for Kids
Melanie
Purchased to help interest my junior high son in Shakespeare for Language Arts. The graphic novel format helps make the plot lines easier to follow. This was a great supplement to learning about drama and Shakespeare for our learning.
- November 23, 2019
Shakespeare
Taylor M.
This is one of the books I strategically placed in our home without requiring anyone to do Shakespeare, but as an invitation to read. My ten year old has read Macbeth and Hamlet so far, and seems to understand the basics of the stories, as well as enjoyed them. Great introduction to Shakespeare, and not boring!
