by Moni Barrette | Jul 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Keeping avid young readers busy with age-appropriate books that they’ll enjoy can be a challenge, especially during the long Summer break. Reading bestsellers and re-reading favorites can be fun, but it can also create fatigue and diminished interest as other media...
by Moni Barrette | Jun 7, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Hot summer days are perfect for easy leisure reading. For school-aged readers, encouraging independent reading can ensure they remain engaged with learning, reading, and exploring throughout the summer. Adult readers are often looking for a break in the summer, too,...
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. The free guide includes...
by LibraryPass | May 17, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
“Manga had a spectacular year in 2020 despite the global COVID pandemic. Readers have been diving into manga as a big form of COVID era entertainment, and there’s growth across the board, even in the channels most affected by COVID shutdowns. Now more than ever,...
by Moni Barrette | May 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Whether you are looking for a dishy beach read, something easy for vacation / staycation lounging, or your next favorite book to share with friends—summer is an ideal time to expand your reading options. Summer reading programs can encourage leisure reading, combat...
by LibraryPass | Apr 26, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Superheroes are experiencing a renaissance as Marvel’s iconic characters have dominated the box office for the past decade while also finding success on small screens via Netflix and Disney Plus. Other superhero franchises have also found new audiences via streaming...