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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table
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American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table - Library Workers, Educators & Comics Advocates Unite!

https://www.ala.org/gncrt

#libcomix #educomix #comicslibrarianship #readmorecomics #ForOurLibraries
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Final Reminder!

Booklist is starting work on its eighth annual Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries, which mails with our July issue and is distributed at a variety of conferences.

Submissions must be received by February 8th -- new date!
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February 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks
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January 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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The BEST adult graphic novels of 2025 have arrived! Get ready to dive into incredible stories & unforgettable art. See the full list: bit.ly/4pYSULe #BestGraphicNovels #Comics #ReadingList
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January 29, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Booklist Guide to Graphic Novels - call for submissions. Deadline EXTENDED! They are interested in a wide variety of topics relating to comics, manga, and graphic novels in libraries and the deadline has been extended until February 9th @ala-booklist.bsky.social
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January 29, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Yes! We want to know 🤔 💭
noethematt.bsky.social Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 16d
What panels would you like to see @libcomix.bsky.social offer at ALA Annual this year?
January 29, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Comics?? Awards?? Librarians?? Is this a dream? No! It's the inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards from
@libcomix.bsky.social! Browse all the winners and honorees here: bit.ly/3Ocgh6A

Congrats to all the creators and to everyone who helped bring this stunning award to life🎉🏆💭
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January 28, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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calledthemoon.bsky.social Jennie, cold nose, cold toes @calledthemoon.bsky.social · 15d
Look at these amazing books! Winners & honorees of the first year of ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table's outstanding Comics Awards - Childrens! @libcomix.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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GNCRT and the Rainbow Round Table are pleased to announce the Collaboration List titles for 2026! View press release here: bit.ly/4t4iMbl
Graphic Novels and Comics Round table and the Rainbow Round Table announces their Collaboration Core List for 2026. Graphic novels by and about LGBTQIA+ people for all ages and in a range of genres with diverse characters and stories
January 28, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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amybrownlee93.bsky.social Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 17d
I have a new article published with @edutopia about graphic novels and mental health. This grew out of work I started at an NEH summer institute at @comicsatsdsu.bsky.social. www.edutopia.org/article/midd... #tlsky #edusky #graphicnovels #mentalhealth #childenslit
January 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Librarians, Hello Sunshine just got a much deserved Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults honor from ALA/GNCRT. If we want more comics we know teens’ll love: get it on every library shelf. With our support, we’ll get sequels, & creators like @keezyyoung.bsky.social can keep making amazing work.
keezyyoung.bsky.social Keezy Young🌼 @keezyyoung.bsky.social · Sep 24
Hello Sunshine is a horror mystery GN about a boy who comes back from bible camp to find out that his secret boyfriend, Alex, is missing after a very public mental breakdown. #comics

Available now!! www.thenovl.com/titles/keezy...
cover of hello sunshine featuring alex laying in a red flowers with eyes. red hands reach up from the ground to touch him. in the background the other four kids and cass the dog stand in a line in a field of daisies a photo of alex with his back to the camera facing a red monster with daisies for eyes on the ceiling alex and noah kissing awkwardly the protagonists from hello sunshine sitting in a row looking nervous with the daisy eyes monster behind them in the darkness. in the center of the panel is an inset panel showing a cassette tape
January 27, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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The Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults is announced from @libcomix.bsky.social Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @juniba.bsky.social @taylor-robin.bsky.social @keezyyoung.bsky.social And nonfiction winners & honors @brianabreaks.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social Debbie Tung (1/2)
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘The Boy Wonder,’ ‘Raised by Ghosts’ and ‘Teen Titans’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Young Adults Awards
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘The Boy Wonder,’ ‘Raised by Ghosts’ and ‘Teen Titans’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Young Adults Awards
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January 27, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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The Outstanding Comics Award for Children was announced from @libcomix.bsky.social
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @paigewalshe.bsky.social @galegalligan.bsky.social @charmgardens.com @raulthethird.bsky.social Elaine Bay Eleonora Bruni Rob Leigh www.ala.org/news/2026/01... (1/3)
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals!’, ‘How to Draw a Secret’ and ‘Witches of Brooklyn’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Children Awards
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals!’, ‘How to Draw a Secret’ and ‘Witches of Brooklyn’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Children Awards.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Outstanding Comics Award for Adults announced from @libcomix.bsky.social www.ala.org/news/2026/01...
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! Anders Brekhus Nilsen @jesselonergan.bsky.social @hakunette.bsky.social
And nonfiction winners & honors @pkuper.bsky.social @benpassmore.bsky.social (1/3)
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Tongues,’ ‘Insectopolis’ and ‘The Night Eaters’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Adults Awards
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Tongues,’ ‘Insectopolis’ and ‘The Night Eaters’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Adults Awards
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January 27, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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Exciting news! 🎉

The inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards was announced today

Each award has three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and series!

🧵 for press releases
Browse the Awards winners and honorees on our site
www.ala.org/gncrt/awards...

#LibComix
Graphic Novels and Comics Round table announces the 2025 Outstanding comics awards for Adults, Young Adults, Children for Fiction, Non-fiction, and series. Book covers of the winners in the background.
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Combining evocative artwork and stirring stories, the Booklist editors’ choice graphic novels for adults and youth showcase this year’s best of the format in a wide variety of genres, topics, and tones.

Check them out here: https://bit.ly/3N1Es7j
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December 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Applications are Open for 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries!

www.ala.org/gncrt/ei...
The Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. Applications open! Deadline January 11, 2026.
October 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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GNCRT is looking for people who want to run for our open Board Seats!
President-Elect & Treasurer are on the ballot this year.
Join us and help with molding the future our our Round Table. #LibComix
Deadline is Friday, Dec 12th
www.ala.org/aboutala...

More on each position in 🧵
ALA Elections | ALA
ALA Election Information
www.ala.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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The ALA Gift Shop is doing a new promotion with a HUGE discount. TODAY (Dec 1st) ONLY.

30% off on orders of $70 or more in the ALA gift shop, including GNCRT merch 😉

If you've been wanting to buy lots of things, today is the day!
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Cyber Monday. December 1st, 2025. Save 30% on $70+ orders!
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🚨 Final Reminder 🚨
This is the last weekend to apply to volunteer on GNCRT's Lists, Awards, & Juries committees (Deadline Nov 30th).

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Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply Nov 30, 2025
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Reminder: GNCRT is accepting volunteer applications for our LIsts, Awards & Juries, serving from Jan 1- Dec30, 2026.

Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge...

Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
GNCRT Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025 *Must be a GNCRT member. Read more on our website.
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Applications for the 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by the GNCRT and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation.

Two Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants will be awarded in 2026.

Read the press release: www.ala.org/news/202...
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Will Eisner Week 2026 celebrates graphic novels, comics, free speech, and the legacy of comics pioneer Will Esiner

Celebrated worldwide in libraries, schools, museums, & more participating orgs receive the playbook, FREE posters and flyers from @willeisner.bsky.social

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Will Eisner Week. March 1-7, 2026. Dream Big! Read a Graphic Novel
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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The candidate form is open for the 2026 elections - you can find it here: www.ala.org/aboutala...

The deadline for candidates is December 12th.

Offices open for GNCRT board:
President-Elect
Treasurer
ALA Elections | ALA
ALA Election Information
www.ala.org
November 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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GNCRT now accepting volunteer applications for our Lists, Awards, & Juries committees, which will serve from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, November 30th.

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GNCRT Accepting volunteer applications for Lists, Awards, & Juries committees. Deadline to apply: Nov 30, 2025. You must be a GNCRT member to volunteer.
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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It has been acquired!
"The fate of Free Comic Book Day, the pre-eminent annual promotional event for comic stores, has been resolved through its acquisition from Sparkle Pop LLC by Universal Distribution, the companies announced."
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October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM