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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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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
libcomix.bsky.social
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
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Applications Open for 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries

Contact @libcomix.bsky.social with any questions!

#libcomix 📚

www.ala.org/news/2025/10...
Applications Open for 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries
www.ala.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 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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libcomix.bsky.social
It's that time of year again!
Participate in live chat and trivia, experience a live dramatic reading of a graphic novel excerpt, and screen a movie!
#LibComix
ala-booklist.bsky.social Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · Sep 30
Join the round tables of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social (GameRT, GNCRT, FMRT, IRRT, RRT, & IFRT) on 10/24 for a day of interactive sessions about intellectual freedom, popular media, and moral panic, as well as conversations about how libraries work to protect the freedom to read: bit.ly/4gLpmh4
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October 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social
The Comics Laureate UK Graphic Novel list for 2025-2026 will be looking for graphic novels to be promoted to libraries. If you wish to be considered for the list, then inbox me a link to your work via Dropbox. Must have a valid UK publisher/ISBN number. Cut off DATE: 3rd Nov 2025. PLEASE SHARE! Ta!
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM
libcomix.bsky.social
#NYCC wrapped last Sunday but we were so busy at the @libcomix.bsky.social booth that we are JUST finishing our #libcomix #readersadvisory suggestions!

Here are your suggestions @shanebperry.bsky.social
George LaVigne
@addictwiththeart.bsky.social

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A picture of a readers advisory suggestion card from the American Library Association Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. The suggested comics / manga / graphic novels are: #1: The arrival by Shaun Tan #2: Harry by Joe Latham #3: Level Up by Gene Luen Yang & Thien Pham Bonus suggestion(s): - Dekko Comics - DrDyslexiaDude.com Want more comics / manga / graphic novel reads? Check out the GNCRT booklists: https://www.ala.org/gncrt/awards/best-graphic-novels-reading-lists A picture of a readers advisory suggestion card from the American Library Association Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. The suggested comics / manga / graphic novels are: #1: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen #2: The Witch’s Egg by Donya Todd #3: Talking to My Father’s Ghost by Alex Krokus Want more comics / manga / graphic novel reads? Check out the GNCRT booklists: https://www.ala.org/gncrt/awards/best-graphic-novels-reading-lists A picture of a readers advisory suggestion card from the American Library Association Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. The suggested comics / manga / graphic novels are: #1: Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas (Grades 6+) #2: Made in Korea by Jeremy Holt and George Schiller (Grades 10+) #3: Unico: Awakening by Samuel Sattin and Osamu Tezuka (Grades 4+) Want more comics / manga / graphic novel reads? Check out the GNCRT booklists: https://www.ala.org/gncrt/awards/best-graphic-novels-reading-lists
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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@comicsbeat.bsky.social: NYCC '25: Presenting the 2025 Harvey Awards winners

www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-25-pres...
NYCC '25: Presenting the 2025 Harvey Awards winners
Here are all the winners of the 2025 Harvey Awards, presented Friday, October 10 at New York Comic Con 2025.
www.comicsbeat.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
libcomix.bsky.social
#NYCC Day 4!

#BannedBooksWeek #StandUpForLibraries
October 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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if you’re at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social, stop by booth WB-19 and take a #libraryselfie to show your support and #standupforlibraries

We’ll be here on Sunday too!

#libcomix #letfreedomreadday #comics #nycc
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October 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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topshelfcomix.bsky.social
Add this panel to you to do list for #NYCC!

Join legendary actor, activist, and author George Takei for a rare and personal conversation to close out his national book tour for #ItRhymesWithTakei.

TOMORROW at 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, in room #409!

#GeorgeTakei #StarTrek
October 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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We need to get the word out: Censorship is /so/ 1984!

Make a digital photocard holder or frame with a picture of you (or your bias!) holding a book and encourage others to #UniteAgainstBookBans. Here are some templates if you need inspo: www.canva.com/design/DAG1g...

#BTS #RM #BannedBooksWeek
A digitally decorated photocard holder with Censorship is So 1984, Unite Against Book Bans, and Read Banned Books! on it. The photo in the middle is of RM from BTS holding up a book and reading a Read Banned Books hat. A digital frame with Censorship is So 1984 on it. A person is in the middle holding up a copy of George Orwell's 1984.
October 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Or - if you’re at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social today, stop by booth WB-19 and take a #libraryselfie to show your support and #standupforlibraries

#libcomix #letfreedomreadday #comics #nycc
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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amlibraries.bsky.social
Close out #BannedBooksWeek with inspiring quotes about the importance of diverse stories and the threats against them. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/09/noted-and-quoted-intellectual-freedom/
Noted and Quoted: Intellectual Freedom | American Libraries Magazine
Here's how a few notable figures American Libraries covered have reflected on advocacy, diverse stories, and censorship-free libraries.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
October 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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qplnyc.bsky.social
The best way to fight book banning is to read #BannedBooks!

This October, in honor of #BannedBooksWeek, you can download these 10 great books, available with no waits or checkout limits through Oct. 31, on OverDrive and using @libbyapp.com!

queenslibrary.org/spotlight/fr...

#FreedomToRead
The words "Freedom to Read. Recommended Banned or Challenged Titles, Always Available with No Checkout Limits on OverDrive!" and the covers of the ten available eBooks, on a red background.
October 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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loidagarciafebo.bsky.social
Advocacy and outreach remain at the heart of librarianship. Proud to support libraries and reading at the 2025 #NYCC @libcomix.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
libcomix.bsky.social
OMG we had such a great first day @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social !

More than 300+ people stopped by today to #showupforlibraries - including #bannedbooksweek Honorary Chair @georgetakei.bsky.social

#skybrarians #libcomix #booksky #tlsky #comics #graphicnovels
October 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Librarians at the #NYCC @libcomix.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Come find the comics librarians tomorrow and all weekend at #NYCC! We are in Writers Block #19 - which is right by Artist Alley aisle K/L

Grab some stickers, some ribbons and some resources to fight back about book bans!

#libcomix #graphicnovels #comics #booksky
October 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
libcomix.bsky.social
It's that time of year again!
Participate in live chat and trivia, experience a live dramatic reading of a graphic novel excerpt, and screen a movie!
#LibComix
ala-booklist.bsky.social Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · Sep 30
Join the round tables of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social (GameRT, GNCRT, FMRT, IRRT, RRT, & IFRT) on 10/24 for a day of interactive sessions about intellectual freedom, popular media, and moral panic, as well as conversations about how libraries work to protect the freedom to read: bit.ly/4gLpmh4
Promotional graphic for Intellectual Freedom Spectacular happening Friday, October 24 from 10:00-4:30 p.m. CT
October 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
libcomix.bsky.social
Taco and music lovers, rejoice! Adam Wallenta has you covered. Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, and making friends.
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix
Adam Wallenta holding a Killingworth Public Library card in front of a book shelf with Punk Taco books on it.
September 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Crazy Like a Fox: Adventures in Schizophrenia, an autobiographically-inspired graphic novel, explores mental health and schizophrenia in a surprising and emotionally honest story with a fantastical cast of animal characters. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix
Christi Furnas holding a tabby cat and a Minneapolis Library card
September 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Don't forget to sign up if you want to help us out at #NYCC

#LibComix
libcomix.bsky.social ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @ NYCC WB-19 @libcomix.bsky.social · Sep 18
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!
New York City Comic Con entrance with a giant Goku and large crowd
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
libcomix.bsky.social
Our young hero destined to defeat an evil lord embarks on a hilarious, action-packed journey filled with jokes, friendship, and villains having a mid-life crisis in Dragon Forged: Sword of the Champion by Eric Lide
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix
Eric Lide holding a South Brunswick Public Library Card with his book Dragon Forced sitting behind him.
September 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM