Using Comics to Foster Connections, Develop Empathy in Challenging Times
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...SLJ Loves Comics Plus!
School Library Journal, the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens, reviewed Comics Plus in their August 2021 issue and gave it a glowing review! They not only recognized the thousands of great comics, graphic...Celebrating Free Comic Book Day 2021 with Comics Plus
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...LibraryPass and Yen Press Announce Digital Access for Libraries and Schools Through Comics Plus
LibraryPass has announced a distribution agreement with Yen Press to make a selection of their digital catalog available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus. With Comics Plus, readers can access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga through...What next? Great readalikes for your favorite comics!
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...Metadata, Marketing, and Equitable Access Drive Comics Circulation in Libraries and Schools
Over the past year, we’ve found that a few key factors help drive discovery and circulation in Comics Plus beyond pre-existing consumer awareness of popular franchises and creators, most of which publishers can influence with robust metadata aligned with industry...LibraryPass and Kodansha Announce Digital Access for Libraries and Schools, Expanding Manga Availability in Comics Plus
LibraryPass, Inc. has announced a distribution agreement with Kodansha USA Publishing, a subsidiary of Japan’s largest publishing company, to make its digital catalog of manga available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus. With Comics Plus, readers can borrow...Silly Reads to Tickle Your Funnybone
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,...Understanding Manga—Archive
“If we’re going to connect with our students, we need to read what they’re reading. If a student recommends a book to me, I read it.” —Michael Gianfrancesco On Thursday, May 27, 2021, our panel of experienced educators and librarians—Mike...About Us
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