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Love is in the Air: Comics to Swoon Over, all Year Long

by | Feb 4, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources

Many Western cultures celebrate love every February—even though the true origins of Valentine’s Day are murky—but romance is one of the most popular genres in every medium, and its fans know that Happily Ever Afters can be celebrated all year. Our “Love is in the Air” collection will satisfy your most avid readers looking for romantic stories, while offering great recommendations for new readers—whether they’re looking for True Romance or variations on the classic love story. Try not to swoon over these age-appropriate titles for the lovers and dreamers in all of us!

All in the Family: Recommended Reads for an Unusual Holiday Season

by | Nov 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources

While some may find the upcoming holiday season familiar and approaching normal, others may be adapting to changing family dynamics, forging new bonds, and embracing new customs. Whatever old traditions we partake in or new ones we create, our All in the Family list celebrates the good, bad, and everything in between that comes with the notion of family ties.

Using Comics to Foster Connections, Develop Empathy in Challenging Times

by | Sep 13, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources

Our Graphic Medicine for Fostering Connections mini-list was curated to be a handy and impactful teaching tool that aligns with our Mental Health Matters programming packages. It features a mix of titles perfect for leisure reading and curricular alignment, presenting difficult topics in accessible stories for students to engage with, enjoy, and realize they are not alone. It also overlaps with our featured Graphic Medicine and All the Feels lists, which offer a wider range of related titles for further reading.