ALA's Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table 🔜 #ALAAC25
American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table - Library Workers, Educators & Comics Advocates Unite!
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#libcomix #educomix #comicslibrarianship #readmorecomics #ForOurLibraries
- We're looking for volunteers to serve on our standing committees from July 2025 - June 2026 bit.ly/GNCRT-volunte... The deadline to apply is May 18th
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- The explosion of comics about food and cooking gives us the perfect time to dig into stories that engage the senses and leave readers hungry for more. Join GNCRT and @ala-booklist.bsky.social on Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT ala-events.zoom.us/w...
- The explosion of comics about food and cooking gives us the perfect time to dig into stories that engage the senses and leave readers hungry for more. Join GNCRT and @ala-booklist.bsky.social on Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT ala-events.zoom.us/w...
- We are thrilled to announce that the GNCRT volunteer form is open for our 2025-2026 standing committees! bit.ly/GNCRT-volunte... ❗❗The deadline to apply is May 15❗❗
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- #Comics fans and library supporters @c2e2.bsky.social may be winding down but there’s many ways you can support #libraries and the #freedomtoread - including cool swag! alagraphics-gift-shop.myspreadshop.com/comics
- #C2E2 attendees one hour and 15 mins to go - come by and show your support for libraries at booth #146! Also - yes, #OptimusPrime IS a librarian: ilovelibraries.org/article/opti...
- Looking for your next great comics / manga / graphic novel read? Stop by @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social booth #146 @c2e2.bsky.social and fill out our book match form to get some new reading recommendations! #libcomix #letmelibrarythatforyou #readmorecomics #graphicnovels
- Reminder: you can show your support for libraries and your #Transformers ❤️ #OptimusPrime posters for sale at #C2E2 Booth #146 alastore.ala.org/transformers... #libcomix #forourlibraries
- #LibrariansUnite at #C2E2! The return of the Epic Librarian Photo! Thank you to all the comics and gaming library workers and library boosters who joined us yesterday! #libcomix #ForOurLibraries #comicslibrarian #gaminglibrary cc: @alagamert.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
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- Show up for libraries! Stop by #C2E2 booth #146 all weekend for graphic novel reading recommendations! GNCRT 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Adults & Children Reading Lists @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @inkylibrarian.bsky.social #forourlibraries #libcomix #comicslibrarianship
- Hey #C2E2 stop by booth #146 all weekend for your library selfie with #OptimusPrime! Show up to support libraries! cc: @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @alagamert.bsky.social @skybound.bsky.social @imagecomics.com #ForOurLibraries
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- “Using Comics to Teach Social Justice,” funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, goal was to transform teaching of social issues by incorporating comics & graphic novels into teachers’ curricula & lesson plans
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- I am speaking about censorship and comics on this panel today at C2E2 w/ @comicslibrarian.bsky.social @librarylandia.bsky.social & @msiegert.bsky.social. Come find us!
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- Today, Thursday, April 10th, is Take Action for Libraries Day! This is a day to rally advocates to support libraries. Make sure to take one of these actions and then pass along ala.org/ShowUp to encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to act alongside you.
- Today, Wednesday, April 9th is National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day)! This is a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. www.ala.org/conferen...
- Today, April 8th is National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. ala-apa.org/nlwd/
- Today ALA released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List as part of the 2025 State of America’s Libraries Report. www.ala.org/bbooks
- For National Library Week, we’re “Drawn to the Library.” What can you find at the library? In a word: FREEDOM Mon, April 7 is Right to Read Day & we’re “Drawn to Freedom” Learn how to get involved in defending EVERYONE'S Right to Read: uniteagainstbookbans...
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- Some former GNCRT presidents are on this panel!
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- 🛫 The deadline to apply for the Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant is ‼️TODAY‼️ March 26th🛬 www.ala.org/gncrt/co...
- Join us tomorrow! March 24th, at 11am CT for Leaping off the page: a panel discussion about comics programming for your library Register: ala-events.zoom.us/w...
- Have you read some incredible comics recently? Amazing enough you want to highly recommend them to others? The nominations form for the Best Graphic Novels for Children & Adults is open! www.ala.org/gncrt/aw...
- Even when you try to clean you suddenly come to and you've been reading for hours Happy Spring! 🌸🌷
- 📣 Don't forget! The deadline to apply for the 2025 Oni Press GNCRT School Librarian Confrerence Travel Grant and the 2025 Skybound Entertainment GNCRT Conference Travel Grant is coming up on March 26th! www.ala.org/gncrt/co...
- 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 Register: ala-events.zoom.us/w...
- ✨Sponsor spotlight: Skybound Entertainment✨ 2025 Skybound Entertainment (@skyboundent) GNCRT Conference Travel Grant DEADLINE: Monday, March 26, 2025 @ 11:59pm CST
- The American Library Association (ALA) election is now open! 🗳️ Visit the ALA Election Website for resources: ala.org/election The election closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Wed, April 2, 2025. Election results will be announced on Mon, April 7, 2025.
- ✨Sponsor spotlight: Oni Press✨ 2025 Oni Press GNCRT School Librarian Conference Travel Grant Returning sponsor Oni Press has again donated to the GNCRT Travel Grant. This year, Oni's contribution will bring a school librarian to the 2025 ALA Annual Conference! DEADLINE: 3/26/25 @ 11:59 p.m. CST
- ✨Sponsor spotlight: Oni Press✨ 2025 Oni Press GNCRT School Librarian Conference Travel Grant Returning sponsor @oni-press.bsky.social has again contributed generously to the GNCRT Travel Grant. This year, Oni's contribution will bring a school librarian to the 2025 ALA Annual Conference!
- 🛫 The deadline to apply for the Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant is March 26th🛬 bit.ly/GNCRTTravelGrant
- 🛫GNCRT is accepting applications for the 2025 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant!🛬 Thanks to funds generously donated by @skybound.bsky.social @oni-press.bsky.social & Scholastic each grant winner will receive reimbursement of up to $3,000 for #ALAAC25 Deadline to apply is March 26th 1/2
- ICYMI: ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (@libcomix.bsky.social) announced its 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List. ilovelibraries.org/article/and-... #LibComix
