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
- Learn more about volunteering with GNCRT on our website: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt... (If you currently volunteer with GNCRT, and you want to volunteer again for another term, you MUST re-fill out the volunteer form)
- 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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View full threadThe volunteer form includes details about each Committee, but you can also check out the Committee descriptions on the GNCRT Get Involved page, for details on each, including estimated workload: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
- You must be a GNCRT member to serve on a GNCRT Committee. If you currently volunteer on a committee and do not have a 2-yr appt YOU MUST APPLY AGAIN. Please check out our Volunteer FAQ to find general information about volunteering with GNCRT: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
- Some of the amazing volunteering opportunities include coordinating virtual and in-person programs, tackling comics metadata and cataloging, administering GNCRT communications efforts, addressing ongoing comics bans and challenges, and more.
- #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
- You can also sign up to be a one time or ongoing library supporter: give.ala.org/campaign/653... Show up for libraries today! Our huge thanks to @natepowell.bsky.social for our #DrawnToFreedom artwork #ForOurLibraries #libcomix #freedomtoread
- Lastly, reminder that no one is alone in this. Be Prepared and Fight #Comics #Censorship www.ala.org/gncrt/prepar... cc: @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @libcomix.bsky.social #libcomix #ForOurLibraries
- #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
- 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
- “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
- A review of the impact of a wonderful program sponsored by the NEH last year for anyone who may have read a certain op-ed in a certain newspaper today @sdsulibrary.bsky.social @comicsatsdsu.bsky.social @libcomix.bsky.social www.sdsu.edu/news/2024/08...
- 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!
- 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...
- Some former GNCRT presidents are on this panel!
- Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Navigating the 2025 Librarian Experience’ Virtual Forum on 04/24/25, Feat.: @monibarre.bsky.social @noethematt.bsky.social @comicslibrarian.bsky.social Katharine Kan Hillary Chang @barbrajdillon.bsky.social CC: @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @libcomix.bsky.social
- 🛫 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
- Skybound Entertainment, which provided essential funds and support to establish the GNCRT Travel Grant in its first year, has generously provided funds to bring a comics library worker to the 2025 ALA Annual Conference.
- Read more about the 2025 Skybound Entertainment GNCRT Conference Travel Grant on our website: www.ala.org/gncrt/comics...
- 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!
- You can read more about the 2025 Oni Press GNCRT School Librarian Conference Travel Grant on our website: www.ala.org/gncrt/comics...
- 🛫 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
- Press Release: www.ala.org/news/202... Full Info and to Apply: www.ala.org/gncrt/co... 2/2
- Unleash the power of imagination! ✨ The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. buff.ly/42S4Uq0
- The BEST adult graphic novels of the 2024 have arrived! 🏆 Get ready to dive into incredible stories & unforgettable art. See the full list: buff.ly/4hWYBWb #BestGraphicNovels #Comics #ReadingList
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- ALA Conference Artists Alley is Open for Submissions! Calling all artists! Showcase your work to thousands at the largest library conference in North America. The deadline to submit work is March 14th. Don't miss out! #ALAConference #ArtistsAlley #LibraryArt
- ✨ Check out this awesome deal! ✨ Stock up on all your favorite library essentials from ALA Graphics! 📚 Enjoy FREE SHIPPING on all orders until January 28th. #FreeShipping #LibraryLove #Reading #ALAGraphics #Libraries #GNCRT
- Attending #LibLearnX in Phoenix? ⚡️ Don't miss the Opening Session on Sat, Jan 25th at 8am! ⏰ GNCRT Board Members Shira Pilarski & Soline Holmes will introduce our amazing speakers: comics legends @scottmccloud & @goriana! ✨ See you in Arizona! #comics #libraries
- GNCRT's grant has empowered librarians at ALA for 2 years. Help send 2 more to ALA 2025! Donate now: buff.ly/3M7Vnkt (all donations tax-deductible). Every bit helps! #GNCRT #comics #libraries #ALA2025 #grant
- Attending #LibLearnX in Phoenix? ⚡️ Don't miss the Opening Session on Sat, Jan 25th at 8am! ⏰ GNCRT Board Members Shira Pilarski & Soline Holmes will introduce our amazing speakers: comics legends Scott McCloud & Raina Telgemeier! ✨ See you in Arizona! #comics #libraries
