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Shannon Live
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Co-founder and President of three-time Eisner finalist, 501(C)(3) non-profit comic shop, Bat City Comic Professionals.
Director of Education for ComicsPRO.
TEDx Speaker.
Host of Wine Down Your Weekend.
Comics Education Advocate.
She/Her.
“I don’t know how long I can stand, but I will stand and speak up.” - Sen. Cory Booker
April 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Obviously the only solution is to read STRING, a Wine Down Your Weekend pick! Beautiful colors, fantastic (and instant) character development, and enough twists and turns to keep you turning the pages in anticipation!
Important PSA about my book, STRING, from @madcavestudios.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I understand that compared to everywhere else it’s not cold here, but I’m still going to curl up and read awesome books to keep from shivering. Anyway, read #godzillasmonsterpiecetheatre from Tom Scioli and @idwpublishing it’s fantastic!!
January 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Not everyone can run or sit on a board.

Good thing there are literally dozens of other proactive means of defending libraries and schools!

Here are but 56: bookriot.com/56-small-tas...
56 Small Tasks to Be Proactive Against Book Censorship in 2025 and Beyond: Book Censorship News, January 3, 2025
Choose one task each week of 2025 for a year full of anti-book censorship activism and advocacy.
bookriot.com
January 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
2024 Batastic Awards where I celebrate my favorite #indiecomics of the year! This year with special guest, Cartoonist, @atpizzo.bsky.social

youtu.be/mq0V_uzsnso?...
2024 Bat-Tastic Awards - The Best in Indie Comics from 2024!
YouTube video by Bat City Comic Professionals
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January 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
So happy!! Volume 13 of #witchhatatelier is out today!! #manga
January 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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I've know @davidbooher.bsky.social longer than anyone in comics--we were in college choral together. Never thought we'd both end up in L.A. writing comic books.

David lost his home and everything in it, right before he has surgery. You can help support here: www.gofundme.com/f/recovery-f...
Donate to Recovery from the Loss of Our Home in the Eaton Fire, organized by David Booher
We lost our home and possessions in the Eaton fire in Altadena, Cali… David Booher needs your support for Recovery from the Loss of Our Home in the Eaton Fire
www.gofundme.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Have you checked out Comic Industry Insiders podcast from @pranadms.bsky.social
It’s a great way to hear what people in our industry are up to and learn new tricks and tips! Here’s our episode: youtu.be/463lxtI_aRk?... where we talk about being a non-profit and how comics can make a difference!
Comic Industry Insiders - Shannon & Matt Live
YouTube video by Prana: Direct Market Solutions
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December 18, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Did you know every Sunday night at 9PM EST I talk about all of that week’s indie/small press new releases live on Bat City’s Facebook page? You can also catch it later on YouTube: youtu.be/MKo-q3j2fbo?...
I read them all so the booktalk tells you what it’s about, comp titles, and shows off the art!
20 Nov 2024 Wine Down Your Weekend Comics Livestream!
YouTube video by Bat City Comic Professionals
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December 1, 2024 at 9:07 PM
I never got a chance to meet my mother-in-law, but she still serves as an inspiration to me. And I am beyond grateful for the man she raised. ❤️
My mom passed away seven years ago today. Here is a lovely article from the Chicago Tribune about all the work she did in my hometown preserving historic buildings, and her work as a special education teacher. I miss her every day.
Park Ridge zoning activist Pat Livensparger dies
A longtime Park Ridge zoning activist, who fought against development projects that went against existing city laws or the character of the community she hoped to retain, has died. Pat Livensparger…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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With a surge of new people following me on BlueSky, I want to make sure you know about the new creator resources I have on my site.

40+ free articles about working in comics:
www.jimzub.com/category/tut...

Writing + drawing tutorials and interviews on my YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@JimZub/videos
November 26, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Want to hear a little about how and why I use comics to educate young people? Check out my TEDx talk: youtu.be/InDa4t6ikHA?...
There’s so much more to this conversation! I’m always here to discuss more with educators and comic people alike.
Your voice as a superpower | Shannon Live | TEDxBradenton
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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November 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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Updated my #ComicShop Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/Bj3QcoC
November 24, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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I love this shot of our store but I dont think weve ever posted it anywhere before…Bluesky exclusive!
November 25, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Had a Fall festival and chili cook-off at our store today, and the absolute best moment was a teen girl reading the graphic novel she bought to her mom. #kidsreadcomics
November 24, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Hey!! I’m jumping in! If you’re joining me you can expect to see a lot of posts about my two-time Eisner finalist 501(c)(3) non-profit comic book shop, Bat City Comic Professionals; tons of young people learning to read, write, and create comics; lots of indie book recs; and my husband! Let’s chat!
November 21, 2024 at 12:28 AM