MISSOULA – We have been discussing the importance of reading and why it’s so important to a child’s future success in school this week. But what if your child doesn’t enjoy reading all that much? We learned that there are strategies to spark an interest …
Read MorePearls Before Swine comic strip creator with Akron ties coming to Fairlawn to promote teen book
The creator and mind behind the Pearls Before Swine comic strip is coming to Greater Akron. Stephan Pastis will be at the Barnes and Noble on state Route 18 in Fairlawn at noon on Oct. 15. The appearance will mark the Oct. 10 release of …
Read MoreStage play dramatizing hip-hop legend’s life story takes shape at Rider
Haley Hartline, a senior who is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film, Television and Theatre, read portions of the part for the character based on McDaniels’ biological mother. Following the reading, she also had the chance, like all participants, to discuss …
Read MoreWhat’s coming to New York Comic Con 2023? Chucky, Blumhouse, Five Nights at Freddy’s & More!
Fall is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time for another New York Comic Con! ReedPop has announced the first wave of programming for this year’s edition of the annual pop culture gathering, which is set to take place at Manhattan’s Javitz Center between October …
Read MoreGraphic novels weaves time travel with real life for a compelling look at Métis history, belonging
Every superhero has an origin story and Métis teenager Echo Desjardin’s story is chronicled in the four-part graphic novel series titled A Girl Called Echo Omnibus. “In a lot of ways, I look at Echo’s whole story as her origin story. In her last frame …
Read MoreAfter Gender Queer, Maia Kobabe’s Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding
Posted in: Comics, Current News | Tagged: Binding, Breathe, Dr Sarah Peitzmeier., gender queer, graphic novel, Maia Kobabe Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding is a comic book guide to gender-affirming care from Gender Queer’s Maia Kobabe and Dr Sarah Peitzmeier. Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding is …
Read More“That’s How I Feel!” Visual Books Help Teens Grapple with Emotions & Mental Health
Illustration ©2022 by Molly Brooks. From Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee. Published by Random House Graphic. How can librarians build a mental health book collection that is engaging, welcoming, and maybe even funny? For me, that was a tall order. The teen self-help titles I …
Read More“That’s How I Feel!” Visual Books Help Teens Grapple with Emotions & Mental Health
Illustration ©2022 by Molly Brooks. From Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee. Published by Random House Graphic. How can librarians build a mental health book collection that is engaging, welcoming, and maybe even funny? For me, that was a tall order. The teen self-help titles I …
Read MoreSpencer Simpson joins Oni Press as VP of Sales
The building process at Oni Press continues with the announcement that industry veteran Spencer Simpson has joined the publisher as Vice President of Sales, where he’ll oversee operations across the Book Market, Direct Market, and Digital platforms. He joins other recent hires, including President & …
Read MoreRetro Comic Rewind: Weird Horrors
Eileen’s primary literary love is comic books, but she’s always on the lookout for her next literary adventure no matter what form it takes. She has a Bachelor’s in media studies, a Master’s in digital communication, a smattering of published short stories, and a seriously …
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