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American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table - Library Workers, Educators & Comics Advocates Unite! https://www.ala.org/gncrt #libcomix #educomix #comicslibrarianship #readmorecomics #ForOurLibraries
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Final Reminder!
Booklist is starting work on its eighth annual Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries, which mails with our July issue and is distributed at a variety of conferences.
Submissions must be received by February 8th -- new date!
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The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks
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The BEST adult graphic novels of 2025 have arrived! Get ready to dive into incredible stories & unforgettable art. See the full list: bit.ly/4pYSULe #BestGraphicNovels #Comics #ReadingList
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Booklist Guide to Graphic Novels - call for submissions. Deadline EXTENDED! They are interested in a wide variety of topics relating to comics, manga, and graphic novels in libraries and the deadline has been extended until February 9th @ala-booklist.bsky.social
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Yes! We want to know 🤔 💭
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Comics?? Awards?? Librarians?? Is this a dream? No! It's the inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards from
@libcomix.bsky.social! Browse all the winners and honorees here: bit.ly/3Ocgh6A
Congrats to all the creators and to everyone who helped bring this stunning award to life🎉🏆💭
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Graphic Novels and Comics Round table and the Rainbow Round Table announces their Collaboration Core List for 2026. Graphic novels by and about LGBTQIA+ people for all ages and in a range of genres with diverse characters and stories
GNCRT and the Rainbow Round Table are pleased to announce the Collaboration List titles for 2026! View press release here: bit.ly/4t4iMbl
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27.01.2026 22:04 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0Librarians, Hello Sunshine just got a much deserved Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults honor from ALA/GNCRT. If we want more comics we know teens’ll love: get it on every library shelf. With our support, we’ll get sequels, & creators like @keezyyoung.bsky.social can keep making amazing work.
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The Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults is announced from @libcomix.bsky.social Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @juniba.bsky.social @taylor-robin.bsky.social @keezyyoung.bsky.social And nonfiction winners & honors @brianabreaks.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social Debbie Tung (1/2)
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The Outstanding Comics Award for Children was announced from @libcomix.bsky.social
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @paigewalshe.bsky.social @galegalligan.bsky.social @charmgardens.com @raulthethird.bsky.social Elaine Bay Eleonora Bruni Rob Leigh www.ala.org/news/2026/01... (1/3)
Outstanding Comics Award for Adults announced from @libcomix.bsky.social www.ala.org/news/2026/01...
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! Anders Brekhus Nilsen @jesselonergan.bsky.social @hakunette.bsky.social
And nonfiction winners & honors @pkuper.bsky.social @benpassmore.bsky.social (1/3)
There was an unforeseen delay getting them out, but they were published this afternoon!
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‘Tongues,’ ‘Insectopolis’ and ‘The Night Eaters’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Adults Awards
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‘Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals!’, ‘How to Draw a Secret’ and ‘Witches of Brooklyn’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Children Awards
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‘The Boy Wonder,’ ‘Raised by Ghosts’ and ‘Teen Titans’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Young Adults Awards
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Graphic Novels and Comics Round table announces the 2025 Outstanding comics awards for Adults, Young Adults, Children for Fiction, Non-fiction, and series. Book covers of the winners in the background.
Exciting news! 🎉
The inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards was announced today
Each award has three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and series!
🧵 for press releases
Browse the Awards winners and honorees on our site
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#LibComix
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Combining evocative artwork and stirring stories, the Booklist editors’ choice graphic novels for adults and youth showcase this year’s best of the format in a wide variety of genres, topics, and tones.
Check them out here: https://bit.ly/3N1Es7j
The Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. Applications open! Deadline January 11, 2026.
Applications are Open for 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries!
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Learn about GNCRT Board Seats. Treasurer. Two year commitment. Be prepared to crunch numbers & understand budget calculations. Knack for spreadsheets. Deadline to apply is December 12, 2025
💸 Treasurer
- A two year commitment
- Manages GNCRT financing (expense requests & quarterly performance reports)
- Prepares a yearly budget
- Acts as liaison to ALA Finance Committee and ALA Planning & Budget Committee
questions? Ask us!
Learn about GNCRT Board Seats. President-Elect. A three year commitment. desire to lead. A strong vision for the round table. Forward facing, clear communicator. Nominations open - Deadline to apply is Dec 12, 2025
😎 President-Elect
- a three year commitment (You're president-elect, president, past-president)
- sets the vision for the year
- Represents GNCRT to the wider world
- Presents the President's Program at ALAAC
- Chairs monthly board meetings
questions? Ask us!
GNCRT is looking for people who want to run for our open Board Seats!
President-Elect & Treasurer are on the ballot this year.
Join us and help with molding the future our our Round Table. #LibComix
Deadline is Friday, Dec 12th
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More on each position in 🧵
Cyber Monday. December 1st, 2025. Save 30% on $70+ orders!
The ALA Gift Shop is doing a new promotion with a HUGE discount. TODAY (Dec 1st) ONLY.
30% off on orders of $70 or more in the ALA gift shop, including GNCRT merch 😉
If you've been wanting to buy lots of things, today is the day!
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Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply Nov 30, 2025
🚨 Final Reminder 🚨
This is the last weekend to apply to volunteer on GNCRT's Lists, Awards, & Juries committees (Deadline Nov 30th).
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GNCRT Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025 *Must be a GNCRT member. Read more on our website.
Reminder: GNCRT is accepting volunteer applications for our LIsts, Awards & Juries, serving from Jan 1- Dec30, 2026.
Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge...
Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
Additional information about the grants and how to apply can be found here:
19.11.2025 23:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Applications for the 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by the GNCRT and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation.
Two Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants will be awarded in 2026.
Read the press release: www.ala.org/news/202...
Will Eisner Week. March 1-7, 2026. Dream Big! Read a Graphic Novel
Will Eisner Week 2026 celebrates graphic novels, comics, free speech, and the legacy of comics pioneer Will Esiner
Celebrated worldwide in libraries, schools, museums, & more participating orgs receive the playbook, FREE posters and flyers from @willeisner.bsky.social
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The candidate form is open for the 2026 elections - you can find it here: www.ala.org/aboutala...
The deadline for candidates is December 12th.
Offices open for GNCRT board:
President-Elect
Treasurer
