Tag: literacy
GNCRT announces 2022 Top Ten Best Graphic Novels for Adults and reading list
The Graphic Novel & Comics RoundTable, the American LIbrary Association's comics-focused group, has announced their list of the Best Graphic Novel and Adults for 2022, including a Top Ten
Introducing Failing to Quit, a six part webcomic by Daniel McCloskey
The story of how a dyslexic kid on the verge of failing English went to college for writing and eventually got a book deal.
The GNCRT announces Best Graphic Novels lists for adults and kids
The ALA's Graphic Novel and Comics Roundtable has just announced its annual reading lists
Win a free trip to San Diego Comic-Con in the Traveling Stories sweepstakes
Missed out on getting passes to this year's San Diego Comic-Con?
Hoteloween gave you a rock?
There's still a FEW chances to go to the con, and one of them is this sweepstakes being sponsored by Traveling...
San Diego’s Little Fish Comic Studio Is Educating A New Generation of Fans, Artists,...
In recent years, more teachers and librarians are finally recognizing the educational appeal of comic-books. Yes, we the fans have known of their artistry, their (mostly) great writing, and the sheer enjoyment they illicit,...
SDCC’16: Comic Books Aren’t Literacy—Right?
During San Diego Comic-Con the convention center was busy with cast announcements, trailer debuts, and toy exclusives, while a short walk away some of the best comics talk was taking place at the San Diego Central Library. That's why The Beat was there to cover panels asking if comic books are literacy.
#SDCC ’16 First Second’s Gene Luen Yang: The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
By: Nicholas Eskey
As one of the most influential graphic novel publishers in the United States, First Second is proud to celebrate 2016 as their their 10-year anniversary. Known for publishing noteworthy stories that also...
A new CAF is coming in November: NOCAZ Festival in New Orleans
The CAF (comic arts festival0 circuit continues to expand and here's a new show in New Orleans, called the NOCaZ Festival for "comics and zines." The event will be held November 14-15th at the New Orlenas Public Library. According to their mission statement:
