by Moni Barrette | Mar 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Reading is fundamental—as the saying goes—but it’s not the only effective means of learning. Adapting to multiple learning styles is an important component in meeting students where they are, and maximizing learning outcomes. Comics can ease readers into new subject...
by LibraryPass | Mar 1, 2021 | Events, Resources
On February 25, 2021, our panel of experienced educators—Jesse Karp, Shveta Miller, Julie Ann Price, Susannah Richards, Ph.D., Jana Tropper—discussed their process for using comics to support readers of different abilities, how they partner with other stakeholders,...
by LibraryPass | Feb 15, 2021 | Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight, Resources
Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams are the creative minds behind the Kickstarter sensation, Tuskegee Heirs: Flames of Destiny — a sci-fi action-adventure comic book series set 80 years in the future, featuring a squadron of young, gifted aviators inspired by the...
by LibraryPass | Feb 3, 2021 | Announcements, Comics Plus
LibraryPass, Inc. and Brodart Co. announced a new distribution agreement, whereby Brodart will market and sell Comics Plus® to public and academic libraries throughout the United States. Comics Plus delivers thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga to...
by LibraryPass | Feb 3, 2021 | Announcements, Events
In an increasingly visual world, there is a growing understanding and appreciation for the unique role comics, graphic novels, and manga play with engaging readers of all ages and abilities. The comics medium offers a broad range of genres, perspectives, and visual...
by LibraryPass | Feb 2, 2021 | Events, Resources
On January 27, 2021, K.C. Boyd, Joy Harvey, Angie Mahalik, and Cait Zaksheske joined LibraryPass’ John Shableski to share insights on successfully integrating comics, graphic novels, and manga into a collection development plan, and aligning your collection to support...
by Guy Gonzalez | Feb 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
February is Black History Month and Comics Plus offers a variety of titles spotlighting key figures and moments in Black History for educational use, as well as entertaining stories from Black creators in our curated Black History, Black Voices list. From...
by LibraryPass | Jan 28, 2021 | Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight, Resources
Founded in 1959, Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independent children’s book publishers with fourteen imprints (including Graphic Universe), creating the highest-quality nonfiction and fiction content for children and young adults in...
by Moni Barrette | Jan 27, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
In the comic book industry, individual creators—writers, illustrators, inkers, letterers, colorists, and everyone else involved in bringing new, immersive art to life—can become popular celebrities with a single commercial success or major award recognition. Many...
by LibraryPass | Jan 25, 2021 | Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight, Resources
“Librarians tend to know very little about comics, or they know more than I do! It’s great because a lot of librarians seem to be banging the drum about graphic novels and comics, and of course that’s appreciated.” —Mark Bernardi, Dark Horse...