Sybil M. Touré
@st741.bsky.social
she/they. 31. Black Queer public librarian, #ActuallyAutistic manga reader. Co-writer of #MangaGoesToSchool!
Talk to me about anti-censorship, fan culture, and #MangaInLibraries ✨
Talk to me about anti-censorship, fan culture, and #MangaInLibraries ✨
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Sybil M. Touré
@st741.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Hi #Skybrarians
I'm Sybil, a public librarian in VA. I specialize in #manga + comics, teen media, and creativity-focused programming for teens. I also am a co-writer/artist in the upcoming book #MangaGoesToSchool for ALA Editions!
Pleased to meet you all~
#edusky #librarians #manga
I'm Sybil, a public librarian in VA. I specialize in #manga + comics, teen media, and creativity-focused programming for teens. I also am a co-writer/artist in the upcoming book #MangaGoesToSchool for ALA Editions!
Pleased to meet you all~
#edusky #librarians #manga
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Bookshop is having an Anti-Amazon sale, with cheap e-books and free shipping for print today and tomorrow:
bookshop.org/lists/ebook-...
bookshop.org/lists/ebook-...
October 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Bookshop is having an Anti-Amazon sale, with cheap e-books and free shipping for print today and tomorrow:
bookshop.org/lists/ebook-...
bookshop.org/lists/ebook-...
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❗NEW RELEASE❗ When little brother Mori asks big questions like, “What is the meaning of life?,” how does big sister Memen respond? Don't miss out on the charming & tender picture book #FromMemenToMori available now! 🥳
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➡️ buff.ly/UlAEWJg
September 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
❗NEW RELEASE❗ When little brother Mori asks big questions like, “What is the meaning of life?,” how does big sister Memen respond? Don't miss out on the charming & tender picture book #FromMemenToMori available now! 🥳
➡️ buff.ly/UlAEWJg
➡️ buff.ly/UlAEWJg
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I'll be co-teaching an introductory course on graphic novels this fall via @highlightsfound.bsky.social! If you've wanted to make a GN but don't know where to start, this might be the workshop for you.
I'm honored to teach alongside @mythjae.bsky.social & @anneappert.bsky.social for this course! 💞
I'm honored to teach alongside @mythjae.bsky.social & @anneappert.bsky.social for this course! 💞
September 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I'll be co-teaching an introductory course on graphic novels this fall via @highlightsfound.bsky.social! If you've wanted to make a GN but don't know where to start, this might be the workshop for you.
I'm honored to teach alongside @mythjae.bsky.social & @anneappert.bsky.social for this course! 💞
I'm honored to teach alongside @mythjae.bsky.social & @anneappert.bsky.social for this course! 💞
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Our friends at Booklist magazine have shared a list of candid, informative, practical, and inspiring memoirs and guides that address the demands on caregivers and the need for self-care for everyone.
Visit ilovelibraries.org or the link in our bio to check out @ala_booklist's book recommendations.
Visit ilovelibraries.org or the link in our bio to check out @ala_booklist's book recommendations.
September 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Our friends at Booklist magazine have shared a list of candid, informative, practical, and inspiring memoirs and guides that address the demands on caregivers and the need for self-care for everyone.
Visit ilovelibraries.org or the link in our bio to check out @ala_booklist's book recommendations.
Visit ilovelibraries.org or the link in our bio to check out @ala_booklist's book recommendations.
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Massive walkout underway at CDC.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
August 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Massive walkout underway at CDC.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
#Skybrarians I'm now open for work! Looking for library/museum jobs in the Hampton Roads VA region, or remote work based anywhere.
August 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
#Skybrarians I'm now open for work! Looking for library/museum jobs in the Hampton Roads VA region, or remote work based anywhere.
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Hi #Skybrarians
I'm Sybil, a public librarian in VA. I specialize in #manga + comics, teen media, and creativity-focused programming for teens. I also am a co-writer/artist in the upcoming book #MangaGoesToSchool for ALA Editions!
Pleased to meet you all~
#edusky #librarians #manga
I'm Sybil, a public librarian in VA. I specialize in #manga + comics, teen media, and creativity-focused programming for teens. I also am a co-writer/artist in the upcoming book #MangaGoesToSchool for ALA Editions!
Pleased to meet you all~
#edusky #librarians #manga
November 25, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Hi #Skybrarians
I'm Sybil, a public librarian in VA. I specialize in #manga + comics, teen media, and creativity-focused programming for teens. I also am a co-writer/artist in the upcoming book #MangaGoesToSchool for ALA Editions!
Pleased to meet you all~
#edusky #librarians #manga
I'm Sybil, a public librarian in VA. I specialize in #manga + comics, teen media, and creativity-focused programming for teens. I also am a co-writer/artist in the upcoming book #MangaGoesToSchool for ALA Editions!
Pleased to meet you all~
#edusky #librarians #manga
For our monthly Teen Chef program yesterday, I taught the kids how to make onigiri 🍙
May 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
For our monthly Teen Chef program yesterday, I taught the kids how to make onigiri 🍙
I was interviewed for this! thanks to @riderstrike.bsky.social for writing such a fantastic and informative article!
Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I was interviewed for this! thanks to @riderstrike.bsky.social for writing such a fantastic and informative article!
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Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
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Coop did a very thorough job explaining the current challenges we’re facing in the field, and I’m glad I could provide some insight! There other amazing librarians quoted in this piece, and I encourage everyone to take a look! @bespokelib.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social.
Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Coop did a very thorough job explaining the current challenges we’re facing in the field, and I’m glad I could provide some insight! There other amazing librarians quoted in this piece, and I encourage everyone to take a look! @bespokelib.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social.
This happened moments ago.
Kid at the library: What the sigma is wrong with my computer? Hey miss library lady?
Me: my name is Miss Sybil
Kid: that sounds like skibidi!!!
Me: 😐
Kid at the library: What the sigma is wrong with my computer? Hey miss library lady?
Me: my name is Miss Sybil
Kid: that sounds like skibidi!!!
Me: 😐
March 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This happened moments ago.
Kid at the library: What the sigma is wrong with my computer? Hey miss library lady?
Me: my name is Miss Sybil
Kid: that sounds like skibidi!!!
Me: 😐
Kid at the library: What the sigma is wrong with my computer? Hey miss library lady?
Me: my name is Miss Sybil
Kid: that sounds like skibidi!!!
Me: 😐
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There's a lot to love about books📚, which is why we're excited to join #ReadAcrossAmerica to celebrate & highlight our creators and partners as they share what makes graphic novels so amazing! Keep an eye out for more 👀 coming soon! #booksforkids #graphicnovels
March 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
There's a lot to love about books📚, which is why we're excited to join #ReadAcrossAmerica to celebrate & highlight our creators and partners as they share what makes graphic novels so amazing! Keep an eye out for more 👀 coming soon! #booksforkids #graphicnovels
As someone who draws, I personally don’t like the fact that Illustration (741.6) and Comics/cartooning (741.5) are different Dewey numbers 😭
March 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
As someone who draws, I personally don’t like the fact that Illustration (741.6) and Comics/cartooning (741.5) are different Dewey numbers 😭
We recently had to make these signs to put on the Kids Area computers. Hope it works… 😅
February 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We recently had to make these signs to put on the Kids Area computers. Hope it works… 😅
Almost done reading vol.1, I love it so much!!
After a fallout with her best friend (and gaming mentor) Jun, former casual gamer Vell vows to climb the ranks of Status Royale. 📈🎮💥
But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑
COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑
COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
February 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Almost done reading vol.1, I love it so much!!
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After a fallout with her best friend (and gaming mentor) Jun, former casual gamer Vell vows to climb the ranks of Status Royale. 📈🎮💥
But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑
COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑
COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
September 1, 2024 at 7:21 PM
After a fallout with her best friend (and gaming mentor) Jun, former casual gamer Vell vows to climb the ranks of Status Royale. 📈🎮💥
But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑
COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑
COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
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We made the front page, y’all!! Proud author moment to see your book on the featured section of a national org’s website! 🥹🥹
#MangaGTS
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
@st741.bsky.social & Emily Ratica!
#MangaGTS
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
@st741.bsky.social & Emily Ratica!
January 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We made the front page, y’all!! Proud author moment to see your book on the featured section of a national org’s website! 🥹🥹
#MangaGTS
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
@st741.bsky.social & Emily Ratica!
#MangaGTS
@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social
@st741.bsky.social & Emily Ratica!
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My copy arrived!!! Don’t miss as 5 #Manga experts @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social
@mounabat.bsky.social and Emily Ratica share their new book!!! @alaeditionsns.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social apple.co/4gO7GAp
@mounabat.bsky.social and Emily Ratica share their new book!!! @alaeditionsns.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social apple.co/4gO7GAp
January 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My copy arrived!!! Don’t miss as 5 #Manga experts @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social
@mounabat.bsky.social and Emily Ratica share their new book!!! @alaeditionsns.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social apple.co/4gO7GAp
@mounabat.bsky.social and Emily Ratica share their new book!!! @alaeditionsns.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social apple.co/4gO7GAp
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Non-fiction Autism books written by Autistic authors. Published December 2024.
December 31, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Non-fiction Autism books written by Autistic authors. Published December 2024.
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Don’t miss #episode 300 and my conversation with 5 #librarian authors! Tune in Dec 20🎧🎤💡📚😀 TY Emily Ratica, @bespokelib.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @mounabat.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Don’t miss #episode 300 and my conversation with 5 #librarian authors! Tune in Dec 20🎧🎤💡📚😀 TY Emily Ratica, @bespokelib.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @mounabat.bsky.social
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Our book is out and in the world!
I’m so proud of this project from @mangalibrarian.bsky.social, @bespokelib.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social, Emily Ratica, and myself! Get yours today!
#TLSky #LibSky #SchoolLibraries #Manga #MangaGTS
www.ala.org/news/2024/12...
I’m so proud of this project from @mangalibrarian.bsky.social, @bespokelib.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social, Emily Ratica, and myself! Get yours today!
#TLSky #LibSky #SchoolLibraries #Manga #MangaGTS
www.ala.org/news/2024/12...
December 10, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Our book is out and in the world!
I’m so proud of this project from @mangalibrarian.bsky.social, @bespokelib.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social, Emily Ratica, and myself! Get yours today!
#TLSky #LibSky #SchoolLibraries #Manga #MangaGTS
www.ala.org/news/2024/12...
I’m so proud of this project from @mangalibrarian.bsky.social, @bespokelib.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social, Emily Ratica, and myself! Get yours today!
#TLSky #LibSky #SchoolLibraries #Manga #MangaGTS
www.ala.org/news/2024/12...
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We are so, so proud of this title and it's out! Printed! On p a g e s. ❤ Emily Ratica, @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social @st741.bsky.social (and me) are The team for Manga Goes to School! #LibrarianSky #MangaSky @alaeditionsns.bsky.social @libcomix.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 8:27 PM
We are so, so proud of this title and it's out! Printed! On p a g e s. ❤ Emily Ratica, @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social @st741.bsky.social (and me) are The team for Manga Goes to School! #LibrarianSky #MangaSky @alaeditionsns.bsky.social @libcomix.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social