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Tag: Comics

November 15, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Every Rectangular Panel is One Little Moment: How Comics Helped Me Cope with Grief, a guest post by Will Betke-Brunswick

The themes of my graphic memoir A Pros and Cons List for Strong Feelings are art, memory, love, math, growing up, puzzles, gender, death, and family. These are all big life topics (except maybe puzzles) and the only way I can understand them is through specific moments.

July 12, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Why We Love Graphic Novels, a guest post by Paige Braddock

Graphic novels transport us to subjects we may never have delved into if it weren’t for the captivating drawings and the often deeply personal storylines.

April 25, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Cloud Town and the Basement Librarian, a guest post by Daniel McCloskey

I wanted to talk about how librarians (like you) are appreciated by slow learners (like me). That is to say, not always at the moment.

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From the Funnies to the Munchies: An Origin Story, a guest post by David Fremont

October 7, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

The first panel in my new Carlton Crumple book features a chaotic scene with Shady Plains (Carlton Crumple’s hometown) kids having outdoor, summertime fun. It got me thinking back to my own childhood and some of the things that inspired me to make this graphic novel series for children.

Book Review: Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

April 21, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

Those looking for a contemporary that successfully mixes romance with some rather serious issues will enjoy this character-driven book with wide appeal.

Crash Course: Graphic novels for younger readers

November 12, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor

Whether you're looking to learn a bit more yourself, searching for a new book or series to hand to a young person in your life, or hoping to do some collection development, let's dive in!

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Collecting Comics: May 2018 with Ally Watkins

May 2, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Check out these May comics and graphic novels that your teens and tweens will be clamoring for! Goldie Vance, Volume 4 by Hope Larson and Jackie Ball, illustrated by Elle Power, colors by Sarah Stern (BOOM! Box, May 1). Goldie Vance is back! In Volume 4 of her adventures, sixteen year old ameteur sleuth Goldie […]

Book Review: Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope Bagieu

March 15, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen: their indomitable spirit. With her characteristic wit and dazzling drawings, celebrated graphic novelist Pénélope Bagieu profiles the lives of these feisty female role models, some world famous, some little known. From Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison or Josephine Baker to […]

YA A to Z: Comics 101 with Ally Watkins

February 28, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Today as we continue YA A to Z, our very own TLTer Ally Watkins is discussing Comics 101 with us. She writers our monthly Collecting Comics feature. Comics are wildly popular and fun, but they aren’t always the easiest thing to collect for libraries. But our patrons love comics, so a little information about how […]

Book Review: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

February 15, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description Paris, at the dawn of the modern age: Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia—the hottest fashion […]

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