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...
by LibraryPass | Mar 10, 2021 | Announcements, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus
LibraryPass has announced a distribution agreement with Anyone Comics to make its reference guide, The Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community, available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus. With Comics Plus, readers can access thousands of digital...
by LibraryPass | Mar 8, 2021 | Announcements, Events
WATCH As graphic novels continue to win awards and hit bestseller lists, there is a steadily growing contingent of high school teachers who have successfully incorporated them into their classrooms. Every year, more graphic novels are published that align with...
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
WATCH 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...
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 LibraryPass | 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...