by Moni Barrette | Sep 13, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
As students return to school amidst a resurgent pandemic and varied approaches to public health and safety, it is both more challenging and important than ever for educators to be as mindful of their mental health needs as their educational needs. Forging authentic...
by LibraryPass | Jul 26, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is an annual celebration of local, independent comic book stores in the United States, Canada, and around the world. It originated in 2002 and is typically held on the first Saturday in May, but it is celebrating its 20th anniversary on...
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,...