by Moni Barrette | Feb 4, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
The meaning of love varies by person and even by situation. One can feel deep affection for another person and a favorite keepsake, although the sentiment differs. You can also feel affection for your significant other, your children, and your pets, but the level and...
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...