by LibraryPass | Apr 6, 2021 | Announcements, Events
Join us on Thursday, April 29th at 6pm EDT (3pm PDT) for this free webinar where our panel of experienced educators and librarians—Dr. Shari Brady, Tracy Edmunds, Jim Ottaviani, C.A. Preece—will share insights on their discovery processes and results from using graphic novels to teach their STEAM programs.
by Moni Barrette | Apr 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Everyone loves a good mystery; the kind that hooks you and refuses to let go until the plot unravels in twisty, surprising, and satisfying ways. The best ones—from Gone Girl to Serial to Tiger King—leave us pondering them days after completion. Comics, graphic novels, and manga deliver mind-bending mysteries, too, with the added bonus of beautiful, immersive visual storytelling. If a picture is worth a thousand words, the comics medium might be the best way to dive into a good mystery.
by LibraryPass | Mar 31, 2021 | Announcements, Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight
LibraryPass has announced a distribution agreement with Humanoids to make its digital catalog available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus. Their catalog of more than 500 titles will be available through by June 2021, and 50 all-ages titles like Urban Legendz and Bigby Bear are available now.
by LibraryPass | Mar 29, 2021 | Events, Resources
On March 25, 2021, our panel of experienced educators—Shannon Live, Kaitlyn Roach, Dr. John Weaver—shared their insights on how they work with graphic novels in the classroom, how they demonstrate their impact on learning, and how they partner with librarians. The 60-minute presentation was moderated by LibraryPass’ John Shableski.
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 grew up with, or the kids comics that dominate bestseller lists today—not realizing comics is an expansive medium encompassing EVERY genre.