If a formal summer reading program is on your agenda, or you just want fun readers’ advisory recommendations, Comics Plus’ curated list of Summer Reading Picks has fun and engaging recommendations for everyone. From readalikes for popular kids’ favorites to hot picks for more mature readers, you’ll find titles that engage and excite readers of all ages and interests.
For voracious readers looking for superheroic adventures featuring new and familiar characters, Comics Plus’ Superheroes for Everyone collection includes everything from Batman and The Boys to exciting newcomers like Hajime Tsukomo, Herobear, and Lupe.
LibraryPass’ John Shableski sat down [remotely] with Fanbase’s co-founder and Editor-in-Chief, Barbra Dillon, to discuss their history with graphic novels, and highlights of some of their key titles.
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, and manga deliver mind-bending mysteries, too, with the added bonus of beautiful, immersive visual storytelling. If a picture is worth a thousand words, the comics medium might be the best way to dive into a good mystery.
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 60-minute presentation was moderated by LibraryPass’ John Shableski.
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 grew up with, or the kids comics that dominate bestseller lists today—not realizing comics is an expansive medium encompassing EVERY genre.
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