Comics in Libraries and Schools at the New York Public Library

NYPL and New York Comic Con are partnering to offer a day of professional programming on graphic novels for librarians and teachers on October 5, at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue. Here is a preview of the schedule, which will be finalized closer to NYCC. Admittance requires a NYCC badge (professional badges get priority). For more information contact Amie Wright ([email protected]). Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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At Diamond Summit, Cracks in Comics Market Come to Fore

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales and publicity changes at PRH Ireland

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Asks: Murakami Should Write Catwoman Comics

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How A Quiet, Failed Comic Book Artist Conquered Hollywood's Nightlife Scene

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[ BBC News | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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