by LibraryPass | May 19, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Stop the summer slide with our Summer Reading Guide featuring engaging Animal Adventures comics that explore the animal kingdom from a variety of unique perspectives like The Octonauts, Super Pets, Red Dog, Penguins vs. Possums, and many more.
by LibraryPass | May 17, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
This brief primer will help librarians and educators get a better understanding of what manga is, its unique categories, and some key titles to consider for your collection and/or readers’ advisory recommendations.
by Moni Barrette | May 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
If a formal summer reading program is on your agenda, or you just want fun readers’ advisory recommendations, Comics Plus’ curated list of Summer Reading Picks has fun and engaging recommendations for everyone. From readalikes for popular kids’ favorites to hot picks for more mature readers, you’ll find titles that engage and excite readers of all ages and interests.
by LibraryPass | Apr 26, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
For voracious readers looking for superheroic adventures featuring new and familiar characters, Comics Plus’ Superheroes for Everyone collection includes everything from Batman and The Boys to exciting newcomers like Hajime Tsukomo, Herobear, and Lupe.
by Moni Barrette | Apr 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Everyone loves a good mystery; the kind that hooks you and refuses to let go until the plot unravels in twisty, surprising, and satisfying ways. The best ones—from Gone Girl to Serial to Tiger King—leave us pondering them days after completion. Comics, graphic novels, and manga deliver mind-bending mysteries, too, with the added bonus of beautiful, immersive visual storytelling. If a picture is worth a thousand words, the comics medium might be the best way to dive into a good mystery.
by John Shableski | Mar 18, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
It’s not surprising to hear people refer to comics, graphic novels, or manga as genres. It happens often, particularly in conference presentations where a question will inevitably include ‘genre’ as a descriptor. They’re usually referring to the superhero comics they grew up with, or the kids comics that dominate bestseller lists today—not realizing comics is an expansive medium encompassing EVERY genre.