Global Comics Showcase: TCAF 2016 Adds Library Space, New Venue

The Toronto Comics Arts Festival highlights included packed panels on diversity, and guest artists that included Brian K. Vaughan, MariNaomi, Spike Trotman, Raina Telgemeier, and Marguerite Abouet. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 29, 2024

Among the week's headlines: PLA 2024 is on deck for next week in Columbus and with a new opening speaker; Washington passes a bill to protect libraries; and federal library funding will remain stable for 2024, but next year's budget battle is already heating up. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 22, 2024

Among the week's headlines: ALA is honored by the National Book Critics Circle; the political attacks on libraries in Alabama continue to escalate; and a report on how libraries are bridging the mental health divide in Texas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Welcome to the Carnegie Library

A deep dive into what Carnegie libraries are, what they aren't, and how they attain historic significance. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-03-19 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Legislative Attacks on State Library Associations are Dangerous—and Illegal

EveryLibrary's John Chrastka argues that the legislative attacks on the work of library associations, if allowed to stand, could undermine the foundation of all professional association activities and destabilize the collaborative networks vital to any profession. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 15, 2024

Among the week's headlines: ALA reports that book bans are still surging; the end has come for ALA's LibLearnX; a shocking escalation in a battle over the freedom to read at an Alabama library; and a handy roundup of state legislation designed to protect libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Library Community Readies for PLA 2024

With a strong program and solid registration numbers, excitement is running high for the 2024 Public Library Association Conference, set for April 3–5 in Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers

Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity Continue reading at ABC News

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The Week in Libraries: March 8, 2024

Among the week's headlines: librarians head to Washington D.C. to push for library funding; a Llano County librarian is suing for wrongful termination after being fired for refusing to ban books; and EveryLibrary issues a paper exploring the political threats facing academic libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Entangled Adds 12 Authors to Its Amara Imprint

Rebecca Yarros's publisher, Entangled Publishing, has signed agreements with 12 self-published romance authors to acquire print rights to their bestselling e-books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Retailing

Whatever the future holds, local comic shops thrive when they deliver what few bookstores can: a “third place” for fans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Shop Retailers Share Their Favorite Handsells

Here’s what retailers across the country told us about the comics and graphic novels they’re handselling this spring. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Six Signs You’re in a Comics Shop

Wonder where you’ve wandered into—and why there’s a looming statue of an Ewok? How are comics shops different from general bookstores? If you’re asking that question, you definitely haven’t browsed a comics shop before. Here are six hallmarks that set the specialty retailer apart. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Boom in Middle Grade Novels Turned Comics

As the middle grade graphic novel category has grown in recent years, the number of graphic adaptations of middle grade books has exploded. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Boom in Middle Grade Novels Turned Comics

As the middle grade graphic novel category has grown in recent years, the number of graphic adaptations of middle grade books has exploded. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Nielsen-GfK’s Pre-LBF ‘Global Book Market’ Report

The first outing for this Nielsen BookData-GfK study sees revenue up in many book markets, but rising prices contributing to that 2023 trend. The post Nielsen-GfK’s Pre-LBF ‘Global Book Market’ Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Folio Society Comes Out Swinging in the Battle of Deluxe Comic Book Reprints

'DC: Batman,' a luxe new slipcased hardcover gathering some of the Dark Knight’s most iconic stories, is among a number of recent reprint editions employing differing printing strategies and techniques to bring classic comics stories to readers old and new. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Llano County Public Librarian Fired for Not Banning Books Sues County, Library Commissioners

A Llano County librarian who refused to ban books at the direction of the board and county has filed a lawsuit with a firm making a name for themselves protecting libraries nationwide. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-03-05 15:19:15 UTC ]
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