Cara Bean
@carabeancomics.bsky.social
I love drawing with people! Bring me your art, comics, and dogs. My book, Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health was released in 2024 by Workman Publishing. https://www.carabeancomics.com/ (she/they)
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Cartoonists, I’d love to hear your stories! For local resources, please check out @defend612.bsky.social
defend612.com
defend612.com
![ICE OUT
Cartoonists against ICE
Calling on cartoonists and artists to tell your stories about the ICE occupation of your towns and cities!
*4-panel comics*
*3:4 Instagram format*
Use this Blue: *There is a color drop block of blue to copy *
Use these hashtags:
#iceout[your city]
#iceoutmpls
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January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Cartoonists, I’d love to hear your stories! For local resources, please check out @defend612.bsky.social
defend612.com
defend612.com
A thoughtful obituary for beloved cartoonist Dan Moynihan by Dave Kierch: www.tcj.com/remembering-...
Remembering Dan Moynihan, 1973-2025 - The Comics Journal
The news came out towards the end of the month that Boston cartoonist, illustrator and children's author Dan Moynihan passed away on Dec. 21 due to a medical emergency. He was 52. His friend Dave Kier...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
A thoughtful obituary for beloved cartoonist Dan Moynihan by Dave Kierch: www.tcj.com/remembering-...
This won't happen until February 2026, but I'm excited about a new library workshop at the Reading Public Library in MA. readingpl.libnet.info/event/15059259
Doodling Secret Messages for Teens!
Doodling Secret Messages is a heartwarming workshop where tiny drawings carry big meaning.
readingpl.libnet.info
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This won't happen until February 2026, but I'm excited about a new library workshop at the Reading Public Library in MA. readingpl.libnet.info/event/15059259
Reposted by Cara Bean
Big Fizzle Announcement! Fizzle No. 6 by @whittaylor.bsky.social is at the printer, and the series is being extended to a SEVENTH issue! Read all about it at www.radiatorcomics.com/2025/10/26/f...
October 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Big Fizzle Announcement! Fizzle No. 6 by @whittaylor.bsky.social is at the printer, and the series is being extended to a SEVENTH issue! Read all about it at www.radiatorcomics.com/2025/10/26/f...
Lucky me! @noethematt.bsky.social is sharing my work on a cart with all these wonderful graphic medicine books!
Today's cart of random #GraphicMedicine for a class session at Countway!
(I pull from what's available on the shelves, day of, so I'm very often missing key titles for these show and tells, like, idk, the Manifesto 😅)
(I pull from what's available on the shelves, day of, so I'm very often missing key titles for these show and tells, like, idk, the Manifesto 😅)
October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Lucky me! @noethematt.bsky.social is sharing my work on a cart with all these wonderful graphic medicine books!
This Tuesday on Cape Cod! www.sturgislibrary.org/event/author...
Adolescent Mental Health with Author Cara Bean | Sturgis Library Cape Cod Event
For adolescents 12+, parents, caregivers, educators, & anyone else who wants to learn about this critical topic. Cara Bean is ... Read more
www.sturgislibrary.org
October 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This Tuesday on Cape Cod! www.sturgislibrary.org/event/author...
It's Banned Books Week! It's time for the MA legislature to pass a Freedom to Read bill that protects librarians + educators from harassment; and protects authors, creators, booksellers, + publishers from economic harm due to censorship. I support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328).
October 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
It's Banned Books Week! It's time for the MA legislature to pass a Freedom to Read bill that protects librarians + educators from harassment; and protects authors, creators, booksellers, + publishers from economic harm due to censorship. I support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328).
Time to support Alec's Kickstarter! ✍️💚
YOWZA! The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is 82% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
If 35 more people order a book, we'll hit the funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed the project and/or helped me spread the word about this campaign. Together we can make this book!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...
If 35 more people order a book, we'll hit the funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed the project and/or helped me spread the word about this campaign. Together we can make this book!
October 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Time to support Alec's Kickstarter! ✍️💚
This free festival is returning to Concord-Carlisle High School on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9am-2pm. You’ll get the chance to meet the following authors and illustrators, hear about how they created their books, and learn how you can write or draw your own!
September 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This free festival is returning to Concord-Carlisle High School on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9am-2pm. You’ll get the chance to meet the following authors and illustrators, hear about how they created their books, and learn how you can write or draw your own!
Calmer Con, a Sensory-Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention is this weekend in Boston!! This fest features a ton of great cartoonists, including @carabeancomics.bsky.social and @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social!
www.calmercon.org
www.calmercon.org
Save the date! Calmer Con Boston returns on September 6, 2025, 10am–4pm, at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA. Join us for sensory-adjusted authentic comic and pop culture experience.
Register for free: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...
Register for free: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...
September 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I'm looking forward to being a part of this sensory-sensitive show on September 6th at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA.
Cartoonist, author, and doodler extraordinaire @carabeancomics.bsky.social will be leading a Mindful Doodling workshop at Calmer Con. All ages and skill levels welcome—anyone can enjoy the benefits of drawing.
Register now and draw with us September 6th: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...
Register now and draw with us September 6th: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...
August 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I'm looking forward to being a part of this sensory-sensitive show on September 6th at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA.
We have great weather for Aha Night in New Bedford today. I'll be hosting a comics and doodle space in the library downtown from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Drop by and say hello!
June 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We have great weather for Aha Night in New Bedford today. I'll be hosting a comics and doodle space in the library downtown from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Drop by and say hello!
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka and John Patrick Green, Cara Bean, Jannie Ho, Mark Parisi, Debbie Dadey, Angeli Rafer, Dave London, Pete Chianca! @studiojjk.bsky.social
@carabeancomics.bsky.social @jannieho.bsky.social @angeliraferart.bsky.social @davelondoncartoons.bsky.social
www.bostoncomicarts.org/alyac
@carabeancomics.bsky.social @jannieho.bsky.social @angeliraferart.bsky.social @davelondoncartoons.bsky.social
www.bostoncomicarts.org/alyac
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Jarrett J. Krosoczka and John Patrick Green, Cara Bean, Jannie Ho, Mark Parisi, Debbie Dadey, Angeli Rafer, Dave London, Pete Chianca! @studiojjk.bsky.social
@carabeancomics.bsky.social @jannieho.bsky.social @angeliraferart.bsky.social @davelondoncartoons.bsky.social
www.bostoncomicarts.org/alyac
@carabeancomics.bsky.social @jannieho.bsky.social @angeliraferart.bsky.social @davelondoncartoons.bsky.social
www.bostoncomicarts.org/alyac
First, I'll answer emails and be a person, but then it's time to hide away and draw somewhere.
June 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
First, I'll answer emails and be a person, but then it's time to hide away and draw somewhere.
Reposted by Cara Bean
A youth services librarian has set up a petition asking Crunchyroll to reinstate their library outreach program - you can sign it here:
chng.it/DS96MVfPQf
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibraries
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
chng.it/DS96MVfPQf
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibraries
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
Bring Back Crunchyroll's Library Outreach Program - Save Library Anime Clubs
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
chng.it
May 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A youth services librarian has set up a petition asking Crunchyroll to reinstate their library outreach program - you can sign it here:
chng.it/DS96MVfPQf
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibraries
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
chng.it/DS96MVfPQf
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibraries
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
In this episode of "Classroom Chronicle," host Pete Braley tackles the issue of student mental health with Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie, Coordinator of Clinical and Behavioral Services for New Bedford Public Schools, and Cara Bean. youtu.be/KDD-hLLBrZU?...
Classroom Chronicle: Student Mental Health
YouTube video by City of New Bedford
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May 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
In this episode of "Classroom Chronicle," host Pete Braley tackles the issue of student mental health with Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie, Coordinator of Clinical and Behavioral Services for New Bedford Public Schools, and Cara Bean. youtu.be/KDD-hLLBrZU?...
Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health was shortlisted for the Graphic Medicine International Comics Awards. What a wonderful honor! www.graphicmedicine.org/announcing-t...
Announcing the Shortlists for the 2025 GMIC Awards | Graphic Medicine
The Graphic Medicine International Collective (GMIC) is thrilled to announce the works shortlisted for the 2025 GMIC Awards. These awards honor outstanding health-related comic projects in three categ...
www.graphicmedicine.org
May 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health was shortlisted for the Graphic Medicine International Comics Awards. What a wonderful honor! www.graphicmedicine.org/announcing-t...
Comics In Color is today!
Boston Comics in Color Festival • April 25-26 • Roxbury • MA
Celebrating stories by and about people of color!
Get free tickets with registration at comicsincolor.org!
Celebrating stories by and about people of color!
Get free tickets with registration at comicsincolor.org!
April 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Comics In Color is today!
Reposted by Cara Bean
Hello, MICE friends! It's the announcement you've been waiting for- MICE 2025's exhibition dates are here! The show will take place at Boston University's Fuller Building on December 6 and 7. Mark your calendars and keep on the lookout for upcoming application dates!
April 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Hello, MICE friends! It's the announcement you've been waiting for- MICE 2025's exhibition dates are here! The show will take place at Boston University's Fuller Building on December 6 and 7. Mark your calendars and keep on the lookout for upcoming application dates!
Get yourself some original art and support @calmercon.bsky.social!
Support Calmer Con by bidding on exclusive works from some exciting cartoonists including: @ericafails.bsky.social, @galegalligan.bsky.social, @chriseliopoulos.bsky.social, @jesselonergan.bsky.social and more signed items.
Bid: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON2...
Give: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON25
Bid: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON2...
Give: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON25
April 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Get yourself some original art and support @calmercon.bsky.social!
Because I’m dog sitting for @barbarianlord.bsky.social this week, the transformation is already happening.
April 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Because I’m dog sitting for @barbarianlord.bsky.social this week, the transformation is already happening.
Comics Easy as ABC! By Ivan Brunetti and Francoise Mouly (Toon Books) is a great! So helpful for teaching comics.
April 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Comics Easy as ABC! By Ivan Brunetti and Francoise Mouly (Toon Books) is a great! So helpful for teaching comics.
Picture & Panel was a special evening on Monday with Marjorie Liu and @tinalugo.bsky.social at the Boston Figurative Arts Center. Thank you @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social for making these comics community events.
April 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Picture & Panel was a special evening on Monday with Marjorie Liu and @tinalugo.bsky.social at the Boston Figurative Arts Center. Thank you @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social for making these comics community events.
Reposted by Cara Bean
Save the date! 📚 uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... (please RT)
April 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Save the date! 📚 uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... (please RT)
Can't wait to be in Portland Maine celebrating comics and free expression THIS WEEKEND! It's almost time for CAMP!
Have we mentioned that CAMP is in just FOUR DAYS?!? April 5th at the Portland Public Library!
Don't forget to sign up for workshops and panels! www.comicartsmaineportland.com/programming2...
Don't forget to sign up for workshops and panels! www.comicartsmaineportland.com/programming2...
April 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Can't wait to be in Portland Maine celebrating comics and free expression THIS WEEKEND! It's almost time for CAMP!