From mature takes on the superhero stories they may have grown up with, to other popular genres like horror, historical and literary fiction, or memoir — older readers can read all the comics, too!
A panel discussion featuring representatives from Image Comics, Silver Sprocket, and Yen Press spotlighting some of their favorite comics for older readers. They’ll also offer tips on recommending readalikes to non-comics readers based on their favorites in other media, and downloadable title lists to make it easy to add them to your own collections.
In “How Manga Took Over the World,” a panel of manga experts — Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining), Frederick Jones (Saturday AM), and Kae Winters (TOKYOPOP) — share their insights on everything you need to know about manga to serve new and avid readers alike. This LibraryCon Live session was moderated by LibraryPass’ Guy LeCharles Gonzalez.
On Thursday, June 9, 2022, Moni Barrette, Betsy Gomez, and Jack Phoenix presented a brief history of comics challenges, and offered a range of proven strategies for reviewing and protecting your collections, your staff, and your community.
A panel of experienced librarians and industry professionals present a brief history of comics challenges, and offer a range of proven strategies for reviewing and protecting your collections, your staff, and your community.
Juni Ba (Djeliya), Svetlana Chmakova (Awkward, The Weirn Books, Dramacon), and Joseph Illidge (MPLS Sound, Heavy Metal), share insights on their work, the unique power of comics and manga, and the important role libraries play in developing and nurturing new readers.
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