Temple University Hosts One-Day Conference Answering Social & Political Questions with Comics
Temple University's College of Liberal Arts held a one-day conference, GRAPHIC THINKING, examining important social and political questions through the lens and medium of comics and graphic illustration. The conference took place on Tuesday, October 17, and featured several panel discussions and
historical exhibits.
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Participants in Library Reading Program Love Graphic Novels
The Scarsdale Public Library in Scarsdale, NY hosted their annual Summer Reading Program encouraging children to read during the summer months..This year, graphic novels were of high
interest among readers, including titles such as The Babysitters Club Graphic Novels, Smile, and Sisters.
Katie's Korner: Graphic Novel Reviews for Schools and Libraries
Dr. Katie Monnin reviews
Wordplayfrom TOON Books and Trish Trash Volume 1 from Super
Genius, providing lesson plan suggestions for how they could be used in a classroom or workshop
setting.
Nancy Drew & the Hardy Boys Crack the Case in New Graphic Novel
Nancy Drew & the Hardy Boys are back in a crime noir tale like you've never read before! Writer Anthony Del Col sits down with Diamond BookShelf to discuss his inspirations behind the series and what it was like working with these beloved characters.
Montana Prof. Delivers Lecture on Educational Value of Comics
Aaron Rosen, a professor of religious studies and director of international and cultural projects at Rocky Mountain College, delivers lecture on the educational value of graphic novels at Yellowstone Art Museum in Montana.
Naval Institute Press, publisher of
military histories and classics, has announced the launch of a new graphic novel imprint: Dead Reckoning, launching in Fall 2018.
Take a trip around the world with BookShelf Magazine Issue #25: the International Creators edition. Featuring a look at authors and illustrators creating comics around the world, Issue #25 of the BookShelf Magazine is a handy resource for librarians, educators, and more!
Emmy Award Winning Producer Options Harry Moon’s Good Mischief Contest
Los Angeles producer Dan Redler has optioned the rights to create and produce a reality-based television special and series built around Harry Moon’s Good Mischief Contest. The contest is currently being played across the globe in 10 countries and 33 states.
Check Out the Carnies At Your Own Risk in Winnebago Graveyard from Image Comics
An American family: Mom, Dad and their son are on a cross-country trip in their Winnebago. They stop to visit a carnival where they first encounter some strange locals, only to discover their Winnebago has been stolen. Now stranded, things quickly turn from bad to worse as the family realizes they've landed in a nightmare in
Winnebago Graveyard Volume 1 from Image Comics.
Lion Forge Presents LGBTQ+ Story On Acceptance and Generational Conflict
After three years in Milan, a young gay man returns home to the provincial country town where he had fled. Matteo has no money, no job, and an uncertain future. In an attempt to avoid his father, he settles into a house shared by his grandmother, three aunts, and his very pregnant cousin. As he starts to rebuild his life and
relationships and confronts a few truths about the other generations of his family, and about himself in Generations from Lion Forge.
Gumby Creator Gets Illustrated Biography from Dynamite
Clay animated superstar Gumby has made an indelible impact on our culture and continues to enchant and entertain generations. Gumby Imagined: The Story of Art Clokey and His
Creations from Dynamite explores filmmaker Art Clokey’s personal story through a career-spanning retrospective of the legendary creator’s life and complete works. All of his many creations, including Gumby and Davey & Goliath.
The Dwarven Citadel of Adbar is twice besieged, once by the Orc army at their door and again by the madness of their King. The people seek the aid of a champion and Val Bronzebottom has answered the call. Can the Table Titans stop the Orc army and save the King before it's too late? Join Val, Alan, Darby, Andrew, Darius and
their Dungeon Master Brendan in Table Titans Volume 2 from Toonhound Studios
A list of upcoming graphic novels from Diamond PREVIEWS catalog that can be preordered from your local comic book shop, shipping January 2018 and beyond.
