by LibraryPass | Jan 14, 2022 | Announcements, Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight
LibraryPass, Inc. signed distribution agreements with several new publisher partners in 2021, expanding the catalog of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga available to schools and libraries through Comics Plus. In addition to Humanoids, Kodansha, Yen Press, and...
by LibraryPass | Jan 11, 2022 | Comics Plus, Resources
For those unfamiliar with manga beyond industry coverage of its latest resurgence in popularity making it difficult to find on library and bookstore’s shelves, maximizing its potential in your library or classroom can seem daunting. Even well-versed manga readers may...
by LibraryPass | Dec 13, 2021 | Announcements, Comics Plus
2021 was a great year for Comics Plus, which is now available exclusively through 1,600+ schools and libraries in 41 states and Puerto Rico, as well as several foreign countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, UK, and Vietnam. From the addition of...
by LibraryPass | Dec 2, 2021 | Comics Plus, Resources
At LibraryPass, we believe that comic books, graphic novels, and manga offer an incredible opportunity to engage readers of all abilities and ages, and Comics Plus is our unique gateway into that diverse and engaging world. Our staff includes experienced teachers,...
by LibraryPass | Nov 11, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Events, Resources
On October 28, 2021, comics creators Juni Ba (Djeliya), Svetlana Chmakova (Awkward, The Weirn Books, Dramacon), and Joseph Illidge (MPLS Sound, Heavy Metal), shared insights on their work, the unique power of comics and manga, and the important role libraries play in...
by LibraryPass | Nov 8, 2021 | Announcements, Events
We’re excited to be joining Library Journal and School Library Journal on November 10 as a sponsor for their fifth annual LibraryCon Live! The free virtual event offers a day-long celebration of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and graphic novels, and is excellent...
by LibraryPass | Nov 2, 2021 | Announcements, Comics Plus
Library Journal, the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists in public and academic libraries, reviewed Comics Plus in their October 2021 issue and gave it a positive review! They not only recognized the thousands of great comics, graphic...
by Moni Barrette | Nov 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The concept of family is no longer the simple, nuclear definition often idealized in stories of the past. It is now accepted that families come in all sizes and combinations—diverse, messy, wonderful, and often complicated. What has not changed is the enduring value...
by LibraryPass | Oct 19, 2021 | Comics Plus, Events
AVAILABLE ON 11/11 Comics are in the midst of a major renaissance—from the printed page to screens, big and small—and librarians are responding to increased demand by expanding their print and digital collections to include a broader variety of graphic novels and...
by LibraryPass | Sep 16, 2021 | Announcements, Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight
LibraryPass, Inc. has announced a distribution agreement with TKO Studios to make their entire digital catalog available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus, including day & date access to new releases. With Comics Plus, readers can access thousands of...