Interest: Comics
Town Hall Anti-Racism Series: Youth Empowerment and Radical Imagination
Published: July 13, 2020
Join YDL Storytme presenter Kristen Hamilton and Kekere Freedom School to learn about anti-racism.
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Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens by BIPOC Authors
KIDS Akissi Abouet, Marguerite, 1971- Find in catalog Crossover Alexander, Kwame author. Find in catalog Lowriders in Space Camper, Cathy Find in catalog Pashmina Chanani, Nidhi Find in catalog New Kid Craft, Jerry author, illustrator. Find in catalog Sci-Fu Mercado, Yehudi Find in catalog TEENS Aya of Yop City Abouet, Marguerite, 1971- Find in catalog Kindred Duffy, Damian Find in catalog Bingo Love Franklin, Tee Find in catalog March: Book One Lewis, John, 1940 February 21- Find in catalog I Am Alfonso Jones Medina, Tony author. Find in catalog Shaka Rising Molver, Luke W. author, illustrator. Find in catalog Photographic …
Pop Culture Classroom Comics Resources
Published: April 19, 2020
Resources and References for Teachers and Parents https://classroom.popcultureclassroom.org/resources/pcc-recommends/comics-101/
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How graphic novels are helping doctors and patients
Published: March 2, 2020
“Something remarkable and game changing is being sparked in the alliance between comics and medicine. It’s becoming clear that these graphic narratives can deepen understanding, not only of facts but of feelings, between patients, family, and professionals. A spoonful of comics really does help the medicine go down.” – Paul Gravett, author of Comics Art and the editor of 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die Graphic Medicine is the use of comics in medical education and patient care. Graphic novels related to illness, aging, and other difficult topics are emerging as a robust and widely varied sub-genre of …
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2019 Eisner Award Winners
Published: December 22, 2019
Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8)–Johnny Boo and the Ice Cream Computer, by James Kochalka (Top Shelf/IDW) Best Publication for Kids (ages 9–12)–The Divided Earth, by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second) Best Publication for Teens (ages 13–17)–The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang (First Second) Best Continuing Series Giant Days, by John Allison, Max Sarin and Julia Madrigal (BOOM! Box) Best Limited Series Mister Miracle, by Tom King and Mitch Gerads (DC) Best New Series Gideon Falls, by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino (Image) Best Anthology–Puerto Rico Strong, edited by Marco Lopez, Desiree Rodriguez, Hazel Newlevant, Derek Ruiz, and Neil Schwartz (Lion Forge) …
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Super Skull Comic Book Podcast
Published: November 9, 2019
Comics Podcast Co-hosted by Vault of Midnight’s Nick Yribar, Curtis Sullivan, Marcus Schwimmer and produced by sound engineer Rachel Polk, Super Skull is timed to coincide with the release of new comics every Wednesday. The podcast focuses on comic book industry news and the hosts’ reviews of their favorite comics of the week. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.
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Michigan State University Comics Forum 2020
Published: November 1, 2019
February 21 @ 7:00 pm – February 22 @ 5:00 pm EST Held every year on the beautiful campus of Michigan State University, The Michigan State University Comics Forum is an event that brings together scholars, creators, and fans in order to explore celebrate the medium of comics, graphic storytelling, and sequential art. For more information and a map to the Forum location; http://www.comicsforum.msu.edu/ Emil Ferris is an American writer, cartoonist, and designer. Ferris debuted in publishing with her 2017 graphic novel My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, a coming-of-age story of Karen Reyes, a girl growing up in 1960s Chicago. The book …
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Trusted source of read-alike recommendations to help kids and adults find books that are just right for their reading level and interest.
Black Comics
These comics feature African American main characters.
Diverse Comics
Some of our favorite comics address issues of identity, with main characters that span boundaries of race, gender, sexuality, and religion.
Encyclopedia of Black Comics
The Encyclopedia of Black Comics, focuses on people of African descent who have published significant works in the United States or have worked across various aspects of the comics industry. The book focuses on creators in the field of comics: inkers, illustrators, artists, writers, editors, Black comic historians, Black comic convention creators, website creators, archivists and academics—as well as individuals who may not fit into any category but have made notable achievements within and/or across Black comic culture.
Black Panther
Published: February 6, 2018
Did you know that Ypsilanti has its own local superhero? Jermaine Dickerson, creator of Hero Nation Ypsilanti, has accomplished quite a few stupendous feats. Besides creating Ypsilanti’s biggest ever superhero comic con, he has also worked to inspire local youth with his passion for superheros and the idea that we all can be heroes and heroines in our community! Recently, he helped organize a campaign to get tickets for students at Ypsilanti Community High School to see the new Black Panther film! Check out this great clip from Fox 2 about it! http://www.ypsilibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jermaineblackpantherypsihigh.mp4 For more about this project, …
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