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proof that I am still mentally a goth teenager of the late 90s

if an employee of the Chicago Sun Times made up a summer reading list of 50 fake books that didn't exist they would be fired already, blacklisted by the industry & the paper would have issued a retraction and a full page apology but it was a plagiarism machine so it'll just get used again next week

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Leaping off the page: a panel discussion about comics programming for your library. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In honor of National Library Week's theme “Drawn to the library,” the Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table presents a panel discussion of librarians about organizing comics programming in libraries. Join us for a discussion about best practices, ideas, and resources on running drawing battles, fan conventions, dramatic readings, and more.

Join us for a panel discussion about comic programming in Libraries. We'll cover best practices, ideas, and resources on running drawing battles, fan conventions, dramatic readings, and more.
📅 Mar 24, 2025 at 11 AM CT
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When #JohnWaters is coming to your campus in a couple weeks so you grab a selfie with his standee on your way to teach a Film Studies class 🦩💧🗑️🦀

second hourly comic year, continuing to enjoy the opportunity to draw quickly with no pressure. this was my fave

What kinds of mischief should I get up to at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #LibLearnX with this ribbon to defend me?

Shameless self promotion 🥴

Every 'Star Trek' Movie, Ranked With the premiere of 'Star Trek: Section 31' on Paramount+, we list the franchise's entire film slate from worst to best.

This week's Paramount+ debut of Section 31 brings the total of Star Trek movies to 14, across multiple series. I decided to rank them all, from unfortunate worst to unquestionable best:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory

We need to highlight Black people who have suffered loss during these LA fires. Please please share this "Displaced Black Families" document and donate if you can!!!!!

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Sponsor a Comics Librarian this Holiday Season. Donate to the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table Travel Grant.

Sponsor a Comics Librarian this Holiday Season!
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Applications for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now open! These grants recognize libraries for their growth of graphic literature and award funds graphic novel collection development and programming. More info and apply: buff.ly/4exe0e1

Did you hear the exciting news? REFORMA & GNCRT are thrilled to announce their Collaboration Core List for 2024. The list highlights high-quality graphic novels that showcase Spanish-speaking and Latino stories and creators.

Check out this link for more information:https://buff.ly/3UYVpR1

Interested in being a part of GNCRT? Well, you're in luck because our board seat nominations are open! We are looking to fill a few different positions: President-Elect, Secretary, Member-at-Large (2), Councilor! More information can be found here: https://buff.ly/4fKWYd7! #GNCRT #BoardNominations

Oops I forgot about BlueSky but I’ll be on here soon, come ask tough questions in the Q&A!

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar COMICS RESOURCES FOR LIBRARIES happening Thursday, July 25 at 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET

Join GNCRT to learn about helpful resources for library workers during BookList's 7/25 webinar! Get tips about comics classification, reading lists from REFORMA, BCALA, & GNCRT Collaborative Committee, & more!
Reg: https://bit.ly/4cP7BKA

Screencaps of her instagram story. One more to drop in another post

We're a graphic novel and comics review website that has been around since 2002, and happy to have moved to Bluesky! We post every weekday with a new review or resource, and look forward to interacting with the library, comics, and pop culture communities here.

THANKSGIVING (2023)
Director: Eli Roth

My favorite Quimby’s bookmark, circa 2015, by Johnny Sampson

Finishing a grant app with the help of my three feline advisors

so mad they called it y.a.

Also NEA made their grant system impossible in response to Cheryl Dunye’s The Watermelon Woman (1996) literally because they were angry a movie about a Black lesbian having sex was government-funded. US puritanical beliefs and lack of artist support are intrinsically connected.

3/3 excellent cats, would recommend

“Eats food sexily” is my favorite character note from the making of #Roaming by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki

CVS is now taking appointments for updated COVID boosters! You can schedule your shot starting Monday, September 18.

Please please please get your booster, and tell your loved ones too!

Baby’s first time actually volunteering at #SmallPressExpo