by Moni Barrette | Aug 29, 2023 | Resources
Comics are hot, especially manga, but comics content challenges are also on the rise, while access and affordability issues persist. Digital access to comics and manga is a viable option, but only when publishers and creators believe in the full value of the library market and make their titles available in multiple formats, at affordable prices. There is a lot of work to be done, but no librarian is alone in their efforts, and the monetary payoff is worth it for vendors and publishers if they remain focused on reaching and engaging new readers at every possible opportunity.
by LibraryPass | Aug 9, 2023 | Classroom Connections, Comics Plus, Resources
Comics and manga are important for supporting independent reading but can also be effective tools for improving literacy, language learning, and reading for pleasure across a broad audience. With increasing availability of classroom-appropriate titles addressing a variety of educational subjects, educators should work with their librarian partners to include comics and manga in their lesson plans.
by LibraryPass | May 8, 2023 | Comic Spotlight, Events, Publisher Spotlight, Resources, Webinar
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!
by LibraryPass | Nov 18, 2022 | Events, Resources, Webinar
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.
by Amy Fuller | Sep 12, 2022 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Resources
By reading graphic memoirs and first-person narratives as mentor texts, students can get ideas and inspiration from other writers. They can see how the writers have a clear focus, and a beginning, middle, and end to their stories; how they develop their ideas with engaging details. Most importantly, students can see how the writers use their unique voices when telling their personal stories, helping them find their own voices and share their own stories.
by Moni Barrette | Sep 8, 2022 | Resources, Webinar
Arming yourself with best practices can also help proactively address any legitimate, good faith challenges of specific books from local patrons, while providing a solid foundation for dealing with organized, widespread challenges from groups and politicians with different beliefs about what a library’s mission should be.
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