by Moni Barrette | Dec 30, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
There’s a prevailing notion that the joy of reading comics ends as people grow and mature. Some of this myth stems from the lingering (and harmful) narrative that comics are illustrated and therefore must be exclusively reserved for young readers. While patronizing...
by Moni Barrette | Dec 3, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The end of each year brings an inevitable onslaught of “best of” and “must read” lists. It can be overwhelming, especially for library professionals trying to decide which titles to acquire and recommend for different readers. The perennial bestseller and...
by Moni Barrette | Oct 2, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Drama in literature can be experienced as an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances. Well-written drama builds tension by creating narrative friction between characters through situations that test them while also driving the plot...
by Moni Barrette | Aug 27, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Spooky stories have a special place within the human experience. In a world that often feels threatening and beyond our control, spine-tingling tales allow us to safely experience chills and thrills without dangerous consequences. The ability to flirt with danger yet...
by Moni Barrette | Aug 29, 2023 | Resources
The American Library Association’s 2023 Annual Conference, which was held in Chicago this past June, was a chance for library workers to connect, collaborate, and commiserate. While librarianship as a whole continues to deal with unprecedented bans and challenges to...