by Rob Randle | Oct 7, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
It feels like the school year is back in full swing (here in the US), and if there’s a theme to my picks from our most recent additions to Comics Plus, it’s a reminder of sequential art’s uniquely charming ability to engage, educate, and entertain readers — all at the...
by LibraryPass | Oct 3, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
As we head into the holiday season preparing for celebration and joy, moments of reflection, and connecting with family, it’s important to recognize that this might also be a difficult time of year for some students. Families and feelings come in all sizes and...
by Moni Barrette | Oct 2, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Drama in literature can be experienced as an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances. Well-written drama builds tension by creating narrative friction between characters through situations that test them while also driving the plot...
by LibraryPass | Sep 26, 2024 | Announcements
Back in 2021, Comics Plus received great reviews from Library Journal and School Library Journal, with LJ even declaring it one of the best databases they’d reviewed that year. LibraryPass wasn’t even two years old at that point, so those reviews helped...
by LibraryPass | Sep 20, 2024 | Announcements
“This is a dangerous time for readers and the public servants who provide access to reading materials. Readers, particularly students, are losing access to critical information, and librarians and teachers are under attack for doing their jobs.” -Deborah...
by LibraryPass | Sep 9, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The literary genre, Mystery, is not for the faint of heart. It’s not only the “hardboiled” detectives, the horrendous crimes, or the pervasive dishonesty that can challenge the reader. Fully engaging with a mystery novel takes observational skills like...
by Rob Randle | Sep 6, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
We can always tell it’s back to school time by watching our Popular Titles change starting in late August. While it’s always great to see our younger titles circulating well, what’s currently most popular certainly isn’t the only metric for what different readers will...
by Moni Barrette | Aug 27, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Spooky stories have a special place within the human experience. In a world that often feels threatening and beyond our control, spine-tingling tales allow us to safely experience chills and thrills without dangerous consequences. The ability to flirt with danger yet...
by Rob Randle | Aug 9, 2024 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Every week I’m faced with the challenge and privilege of deciding which of the amazing new additions to Comics Plus stood out the most for me, to highlight for our readers each month. I often look for a common theme that ties them together, and this month I was struck...
by LibraryPass | Aug 7, 2024 | Classroom Connections, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
It’s no secret that Comics Plus is a tremendous independent reading platform for readers of all ages and interests, but one of its most notable ‘pluses’ for educators is that it can also be utilized to support academic goals, too. Comics and manga have engaged readers...