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...
by LibraryPass | Apr 5, 2021 | Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight, Resources
Founded in 2010, Fanbase Press celebrates fandoms and creates new ones as an award-winning comic book publisher and geek culture website. Their graphic novels include the 2018 Eisner Award-nominated Quince and 2020 IPPY Award-winning Quince: The Definitive Bilingual...
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,...
by LibraryPass | Mar 29, 2021 | Events, Resources
On March 25, 2021, our panel of experienced educators—Shannon Live, Kaitlyn Roach, Dr. John Weaver—shared their insights on how they work with graphic novels in the classroom, how they demonstrate their impact on learning, and how they partner with librarians. The...
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...