Hey #aasl25 - who's got the bitly to the Presenter cards they can DM a girl?

My "monthly" newsletter is out! I say that because somehow August didn't get sent like I wanted, so this one's a double-dose. Sorry but congrats? share.sender.net/campaigns/cP...

This is beyond sad. The war on librarians and literacy continues, when we all out here just tryna get these babies to enjoy reading or find books that interest them. LIBRARIANS ARE NOT THE VILLAINS! By and large, librarians are some of the most caring, selfless individuals you'll ever meet.

I stayed up waaaayyy too late reading Baki: the Grappler vol 1 from new-to-us publisher Nakama Press. It was super dope!! I’ll post more about it obvs but I wanted to shout it out because sleep deprivation deserves to be recognized.

Flashback to AASL21(!!!) in Salt Lake City with fellow school #librarians @livluvlibrary.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social and @wpray.bsky.social #aasl25 @aaslala.bsky.social

Lest we forget the other 1a rights violations that have been going on since 45’s tenure. I’m thankful to the publishers, librarians, educators, parent groups, and everyone else fighting back against book bans and censorship in our libraries.

Humans are highly emotional, gravitating & believing what elicits emotional responses, and whatever we read first is often what we believe. The damage done by getting Breaking News incorrect cannot be undone by Editor’s Notes after the fact. Misinformation spreads like wildfire. #MediaLiteracy

🍂 Is it spooky time yet?! #cuteart #illustration

We all need this... hard as it is.

Today’s review is from @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social and highlights the newest offering from Check Please author Ngozi Ukazu. FLIP features a “Freaky Friday” situation but between a girl and her crush! 🫣 #GraphicLibrary #TLSky

Lu and Ren’s guide to Geozoology by @hisiheyah.bsky.social has adorable magical animals but also has a beautiful, healthy friendship and a heartfelt adventure story. This is a great MG #GraphicNovel! #GraphicLibrary

In Aw, Nuts, volume 1, Peanut aspires to become part of the top of the food pyramid, the Toppings, but he and his best food dude get into some trouble with a Crumb Feeder escape the crumb dump! This pun-tastic, colorful adventure is hilarious and fun for elementary & MG audiences #GraphicLibrary

In the Bounce Back series by Misako Rocks!, Lilico and friends tackle tough topics of growing up, adjusting to a new country & new school, and fitting in, amongst others! Beautiful color illustrations as well! #GraphicLibrary #Manga #SchoolLibrariess #TLSky

The hits just keep coming today. It’s like the algorithm WANTS me to have all the fuel for why we should have teacher librarians in our schools. DEADBOTS?!?! This is perverse and predatory.

If only we had an entire field of educators responsible with ensuring students were trained to spot bullshitery such as this and given skills to suss it out for themselves, skills that would transfer from platform to platform as social media evolves and claims become more outlandish.

Hello manga fans! #ANYC25_Kodansha New Licensing Announcement is here! Kodansha reveals an exciting slate of new & upcoming series, such as: 1: My Journey To Her 2: Luca the Dragon Vet 3: BECK Omnibus More info here: kodansha.us/2025/08/24/A...

The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 12-13 wins BEST CONTINUING MANGA SERIES at the AnimeNYC 2025 American Manga Awards! Congratulations to editor Tania Biswas and the entire team!🎉🐸👑

The Otherside Picnic has a little bit of action, is definitely creepy, and a little suspenseful, and it has the building blocks of a yuri romance that sources say will develop in later volumes. #GraphicLibrary #Manga #TLSky

Continuing reviews of American Manga Awards nominees: A Smart and Courageous Child. This book could spark some really thoughtful conversations about the impact of global events. #GraphicLibrary #Manga #TLSky #AMAs2025

Ramping up coverage for the AMAs this weekend: Hikaru in the Light vol 1 - a cute full-color manga about best friends doing their best to become Japan's next hit idol sensation. This series is super cute & good for Elementary! #GraphicLibrary #TLSky

For those following the Mahmoud case, there are some good resources and points in this article to consider as we enter a new school year.

Manga Essentials: Expanding Manga Memoir Collections. @smwordsmith.bsky.social (some solid #GraphicMedicine included) www.booklistonline.com/Manga-Essent...

Library cataloging records, amongst other things, will continue to suffer as we rely more and more on AI slop. 🙄

I was honored to be a guest on today’s panel, “Manga For Kids: Why is it So Hard to Find?” where I added some context for the school libraries. On the panel I learned about some of @udonentertainment.bsky.social’s plans for more kid books, including more MUFOSAND😍 in Let’s Go Kitty Bros… #SDCC

I LOVE Tula Lotay’s art. This makes me so happy 😍

Congrats to @Kodansha!!! So exciting!

Time for one of the best (pun intended) panels of #SDCC: Best & Worst Manga of 2025

About to geek out with @udonentertainment.bsky.social and Asamiya-sensei from Silent Mobius fame! 😍 #SDCC

Kodansha manga panel at #SDCC! Here we go!

Another fantastic panel from @creators-assemble.bsky.social diving into the legal ramifications of superheroes. Hilarious and enlightening! #SDCC

WHAT IS UP SAN DIEGO! Did anyone else pack their emotional support kitty? #SDCC

On this, the eve before leaving for #SDCC, shall I sleep a wink? Nay, for I shall be thinking of all the things left undone and unpacked 😖

NEW: Hundreds of NASA employees have filed a letter of formal dissent. "We are compelled to speak up when our leadership prioritizes political momentum over human safety, scientific advancement, and efficient use of public resources. The consequences for the agency and the country alike are dire."

Out now from new manga publisher, Manga Mavericks Books. Zigoku's Foreman follow Mizuchi, an ornery foreman in Hell with a magical katana-storing eye patch, ready to protect his workers and job site from trespassers and evil spirits. #GraphicLibrary #Manga #BookReviews

the art the model

@noethematt.bsky.social these awards are for you. Tho we tie for the pink one.

hey, i made a terrible comic instead of working #makeaterriblecomicday2025

Ruve finishes his business with all the foreign princesses, but the Emperor’s health begins to deteriorate. We learn a LOT about the different houses & Tia’s mom (FINALLY) in what’s clearly the race to the finish of this series. #GraphicLibrary #Manhwa www.graphiclibrary.org/reviews/the-...

If you’ve been wanting to get in on the worlds of James Tynion IV, here’s your chance! I have read all but a handfull of these books, so I can say this is a great investment in some quality comics. www.humblebundle.com/books/fright...

Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra is another regressive/isekai entry, but I’m not quite sure if the characters are in a video game or not… #GraphicLibrary #Manga

Today’s review is another from @katiejmcnamara.bsky.social. Check out the underground world of competitive spelling bees in Buzz! from Oni Press #GraphicLibrary

In prepping for this year’s award’s season, I realized I never did a post for LAST YEAR’s Award’s season! So better late than never, right? Let’s stroll down memory lane and check out some of last year’s greatest books www.graphiclibrary.org/info--news/a...

The reason these data centers eat so much water is evaporative cooling. They produce so much heat that they have to actively cool everything. The cheapest way to do that is to pump up ground water and evaporate it. They boil away our drinking water to create spam and misinformation.

Some Witch Hat Atelier love with the Japanese version of the coloring book I got at Kinokuniya. It’s so amazing! I can’t wait for the English version to be released in December, which I’ll most likely also buy. I don’t feel like I did too bad for myself, having no artistic training at all.

Big news from Librarians Building Libraries — we’re on the ground in Kenya! Our first Substack post, “Difficult Roads Lead to Beautiful Places,” is live now. Learn what we’re doing, what we’re learning, and how you can be part of it. Read it here: substack.com/@bldglibraries

Join @ala-booklist.bsky.social on Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. CT for a FREE virtual workshop series introducing library workers to the world of comics! (Featuring several of our very own GNCRT members!) One registration for all sessions. Register: ala-events.zoom.us/w... #LibComix

My home is pretty well insulated to the point where I don’t hear neighborhood noise. So why do the hums of all the Teslas piece through like they have the perfect resonate pitch to permeate every window in my house