by Rob Randle | Sep 8, 2023 | Comic Spotlight, Resources
Over the all-too-short summer you likely had any number of distractions to lure you away from your Comics Plus shelf, but we were as busy as ever adding a whole bunch of new comics and manga to our platform every week. Some were continuations of your favorite series,...
by Amy Fuller | Sep 12, 2022 | Comic Spotlight, Resources
Personal narrative writing has long been a staple in the middle school English/Language Arts curriculum. What was once, “What did you do over summer break?” has now evolved into more sophisticated and meaningful writing prompts asked of our students at the beginning...
by LibraryPass | Apr 25, 2022 | Announcements, Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Summer breaks are great for relaxing, experiencing new adventures, and eventually, gearing up for another school year! Our Summer Reading Guide features great recommendations that will spark imaginations and foster insightful conversations throughout the summer and...
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 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...