Perfectly themed for this month! Follow the story of a queer library worker searching for love online, artistic validation in New York City, and the perfect book in Checked Out by Katie Fricas #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

Explore the life of Will Eisner, one of the most influential artists in the history of comics, in a comics biography by Stephen Weiner. And catch Stephen at his local library this #CreatorsGetCarded and #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #LibComix

Kids are still weird by Jeffrey Brown, chronicles his life as a parent while his children speak brutal truths and make unintentionally hilarious observations in this charming collection of comics. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

Red Harvest by Michael Cherkas, based on tragic events that took place in Soviet Ukraine from 1929 to 1933, takes readers through the memories of a Ukrainian immigrant who was the only member of his family to survive the famine #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

When the US President is assassinated, a female Secret Service agent protect the Vice President at all costs from a mass conspiracy to preserve what’s left of American democracy in The Recount by Jonathan Hedrick #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

The cover of Punk Rock in Comics illustrated by J.T. Yost captures the energy and attitude of punk music. Fans should make sure to grab a copy for a deep dive into the inception and history of punk. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

In Honoria: A Fortuitous Friendship by Janice Shapiro, Honoria grows up around parties held by luminaries such as Scott Fitzgerald. It’s not all glamour, though, as themes of loyalty, trauma & loneliness weave throughout the story. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Join best bug-buds Rhino-B and Stag-B on their adventures in Bug Village as they meet termites, save the local honey supply, and even help create a library! Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger is perfect for Narwhal and Jelly fans #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

NYCC returns Oct 9-12 and for the first time in years, GNCRT will be there! (Writers block booth WB-19) 💪 We are looking for volunteers to help up staff the booth! bit.ly/GNCRT_NYCC25 You do NOT need to be a current GNCRT or ALA member to volunteer!

In his heartwarming graphic memoir Marry Me a Little, Rob Kirby recounts his marriage to his partner in 2013. With a red, white, & blue color scheme, Kirby balances humor & celebration alongside the political background of the legalization of same-sex marriage #CreatorsGetCarded

In Vattu: The Name & the Mark by Evan Dahm uses epic fantasy to tell the story of a member of a nomadic tribe who is caught in a clash of cultures. A new print edition of this webtoon is coming out soon! #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

A semi-autobiographical graphic novel, Raised by Ghosts by Brianna Loewinsohn highlights all of the messy complexities of growing up. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

Did you know that capybaras can swim like seals? Or that they have fourteen toes? Full of interesting facts, Kevin McCloskey's upcoming book Wild About Capybaras! will teach young readers more about these incredible animals. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

Two stories in one! While on a cruise with their father, two siblings discover a real-life werewolf wreaking havoc for passengers in Double Booking: When and Where Wolf? written by siblings Kim Shearer and Chas! Pangburn. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Adapted into a hit Netflix series, The End of the Fxxxing World by Charles Forsman, follows two teenagers living a seemingly typical life as they face the fear of pending adulthood before a dark turn threatens both of their futures. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Sink your teeth into the hit graphic novel series InvestiGators by John Patrick Green! Super spy alligator duo Mango and Brash travel through the sewers and fight the forces of evil with their Very Exciting Spy Technology. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Peanut and Jelly may be lowly employees at the Crumb Dump, but the friends are determined to rise to the coveted upper crust of the Foodtopia Pyramid in Aw, Nuts! The Crumbelievable Adventures of Peanut & Jelly illustrated by David Perry #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

When an asteroid unleashes a horde of alien monsters, it's up to a terrier named Holly and her owner Sam to save the day in Ten-Ton Titan Terrier, a sci-fi adventure with monster-battling action written by David Pepose. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Siblings accidentally free a mummy cat and an adventure to find it ensues! Explore both perspectives in Double Booking: the Tail of the Mummy Cat written by real-life siblings Chas! Pangburn and Kim Shearer. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Phantom of the Opera fans, rejoice! Victoria Grace Elliott's Please Be My Star re-imagines the classic story as a high school rom-com that features themes of loneliness, pop culture, and first love. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Learn about the 400-million-year history of insects and the remarkable entomologists who have studied them in Peter Kuper's Insectopolis! Wish We Weren't Here features comic strips on climate change and our oligarchical future. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Taking place over a single Christmas Day, Josh Simmons's Jessica Farm is a unique blend of horror, fantasy, family drama, and comedy. A career-spanning comics project 24 years in the making for fans of David Cronenberg. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

In their graphic memoir debut, Cara Gormally bravely and creatively uses therapy to navigate the healing from the trauma of a past sexual assault. "This book is a map for those who feel lost."-Teresa Wong #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Lovers of fantasy comics, check out Bolt City 's Amulet series, hailed by Kirkus as one of the 21st Century (So Far)! This bestselling series is available in over 20 languages and features beautiful art and action-packed adventure. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

The art of FLuX helps tell the unique story of David Alexander, who grew up between his mother's Yanomami tribe in the Amazon rainforest and his anthropologist father's American suburbs. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Visit 2035, when the U.S. and China area at war in this powerful book about global totalitarian futures and the costs of resistance by Melissa Chan. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded

Top 10 Graphic Biographies & Memoirs from @ala-booklist.bsky.social “Biographies and memoirs are a perennially rich corner of the landscape of graphic novels, and these 10 standout titles, reviewed between July 2024 and July 2025, showcase a dynamic variety of form, subject, and tone.” #LibComix

Check out the lastest FREE issue of Booklist's Guide to Graphic Novels, 2025 Featuring: The state of Comics Librarianship, Readers' Advisory for Readers New to Comics, Beyond a Core Collection and more! www.booklistonline.c...

Reminder! Happening this Wed, July 23rd 🧵 ⬇️ #LibComix

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

This past year has yielded some of manga’s best titles for young readers, from the ever-popular cat titles to stories of aspiration and self-discovery, action-packed media tie-ins, & a dose of non-fiction. Ashley Hawkins and Sara Smith have your top 10 manga for children and tweens: bit.ly/3Im9YKX

Many in the comics industry say ALA's annual library convention has surpassed even the biggest comics events as the best place to reach new readers. #ALAAC25 #LibComix www.comicsbeat.com/comics-most-...

Chatting with @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social in the #ArtistAlley during #ALAAC25 #LibComix

Another conference year, another round of #ALAAC25 #ArtistAlley videos! We stopped by the Women in Comics Collective International booth to chat #LibComix

Gritty's a librarian now thx. #ALAAC25

Hey, y'all. I'm honored to be contributing to this project - I hope you'll think about backing the Kickstarter, which will feature survivors of Hurricane Helene telling their stories - and put money in their pockets! www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

A really big THANK YOU to @countwaylibrary.bsky.social's @noethematt.bsky.social for highlighting Fanbase Press' RIPPLE EFFECTS in this wonderful video about what Graphic Medicine is and why it's such a valuable resource for readers! CC: @graphicmedicine.bsky.social

At the inauguration of incoming @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social President Sam Helmick & so cool to see slides with incoming division & round table leaders - including @alagamert.bsky.social President Amber Sewell & GNCRT’s own incoming President Shauntee Burns-Simpson (cc: @libcomix.bsky.social )

The #GraphicMedicine panelists at #alaac25 Our slides with all the book recommendations and background on the field are available in the scheduler! cdmcd.co/pMXWgm

It's the final day of #alaac25 and wouldn't you know, I'm spending it finally focusing on #GraphicMedicine! First we've got a networking meet-up in the @libcomix.bsky.social lounge at 11:30 am. Then, join us for an amazing panel to learn how to bring graphic medicine to your library and/or class!

Can’t wait for 1:00 tomorrow at #alaac25 when my inspiring panelists and I share about the power of comics and graphic medicine. I’ll have books to give away - including my favorite from @fanbasepress.bsky.social including artwork from my son and teacher guide from me!

Comics friends - please stop by the PW #alaac25 after party - happening now (and lasting until 6:30/7pm) at Walnut Garden - 1708 Walnut Street

Happening now until 6pm - GNCRT reception at the Marriott Liberty Ballroom Salon A cdmcd.co/vaXRgD

Hey #alaac25 be sure to stop by artist alley and see our amazing comics artists including Jonathan Hill at booth #2455 @oneofthejohns.bsky.social #libcomx

How the former GNCRT Presidents resolve fueds #libcomix #thepeopleselbow

Signing now until until 3:30pm booth #2566 @fantagraphics.bsky.social

More cool stuff happening in the #libcomix booth today and tomorrow at #alaac25 - stop by!

#ALAAC25 Today's the last day to record a video or take a photo in the Banned Books Big Chair! Make sure you head over! A selection of videos will be shared on YouTube and social media during Banned Books Week 2025, October 5-11, under the theme "Censorship is so 1984—Read for Your Rights!"

Be sure to stop by the #UniteAgainstBookBans booth in the ALA Connect Lounge if you’re @ #ALAAC25! Learn more about Unite Against Book Bans, our partners, & the resources we’ve developed to help you defend the freedom to read. (Featuring awesome #DrawnToFreedom artwork by @natepowell.bsky.social!)

We cannot confirm nor deny the rumor that a speaker was thrown through a table during our “Wrestling and Comics” session 🤼 😉 #LibComix #ALAAC25