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Two Graphic Novels on ALA’s Most Banned List

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The two graphic novels above, Fun Home by Alison Bechdel and Habibi by Craig Thompson has made the American Library Association’s “Most Banned Books” list of 2015.  Remember these are the opinions of individuals that some would agree with and some would not, you would have to read each graphic novel yourself to see what you think.  For Fun Home was challenged for the following reasons “violence and other graphic images” and with Habibi for nudity, sexually explicit and unsuited for age group. Thanks to Nicole Bunge and ICv2 for the information.

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Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants

If you haven’t heard the Will & Ann Eisner Family Foundation has a grant that is geared for libraries.  There are two categories: “Will Eisner Graphic Novel Innovation Grant” which provides support to a library that would like to expand its existing graphic novel services and programs; and “Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant” which provides support to a library for the initiation of a graphic novel service or program.  To apply for the grant you will need to visit this link http://www.ala.org/gamert/will-eisner-graphic-novel-grants-libraries  to download the application cover sheet and then you will need to write a two page narrative on your library’s need and intentions with the grant funds.

Besides the funds the library that is awarded a grant will receive a collection of Will Eisner’s work and biographies, the current nominees for the Will Eisner Award and a stipend to help attend the American Library Association’s Annual Conference to accept the award.

If you are interest you will need to act fast because the deadline for submitting grant applications is February 7 (This Friday).

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YALSA’s Great Graphic Novels of 2014

YALSA has released it’s Great Graphic Novels of 2014.  Some titles are: Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley; Poseidon: Earth Shaker by George O’Connor; Jane, the Fox and Me by Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenault; and Monster on the Hill by Rob Harrell.  For the full list use the link below.  Thank you to the committee that put this list together for us again!

http://www.ala.org/yalsa/great-graphic-novels-2014 – YALSA Great Graphic Novels 2014

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Ep. 6 MiniPop: Kansas Library Conference Part 2

 

Ep. 6 MiniPop: Kansas Library Conference Part 2

The ComicPop Crew is still at the 2013 Kansas Library Conference.  During this part Rob Banks the Kansas Library Association’s liaison to the America Library Association, is still with us and then we are joined by C. Michael Hall, Comic Book Creator, Writer, Artist and also a fellow Kansas librarian, Jo Budler, the State Librarian for Kansas, and Sue Blechl, the past President of the Friends of Kansas Libraries.

Dates to remember: American Library Association Committee Volunteer forms due November 1 and ALA’s Reforma forums will be November 7 – 10.  Be sure to link through http://www.ala.org/.

We hope you join us for more fun and interesting conversation by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed. .  Thank you to the Kansas Library Association for allowing ComicPop Library to be part of their 2013 Conference.

http://kslibassoc.org/home/ – Kansas Library Association Website

https://www.facebook.com/kansaslibraryassociation – Kansas Library Association Facebook Page

http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/ – Lawrence Public Library Website

https://www.facebook.com/lawrencepubliclibrary – Lawrence Public Library Facebook Page

http://www.ala.org/ – American Library Association Website

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation – American Library Association Facebook Page

http://www.cmichaelhall.com/ – C. Michael Hall’s Website for Atomic Raygun Comics

http://www.kslib.info/ – State Library of Kansas Website

https://www.facebook.com/statelibraryofkansas – State Library of Kansas Facebook Page

http://www.fokl.net/ – Friends of Kansas Libraries Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Kansas-Libraries-FOKL/152779658074925 – Friends of Kansas Libraries Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?pageNum_MusicList=1&totalRows_MusicList=8&BandHash=6df93169dc1df6fdbaf3488a59724d00 – The Webpage for “The Book” by Jasmine Commerce

http://www.buyggautos.com/ – G & G Autos Website (provided the vehicle to transport the Podcast equipment to the Kansas Library Conference.

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

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Ep. 5 MiniPop: Kansas Library Conference Part 1

 

Ep 5 MiniPop: Kansas Library Conference Part 1

Join April, Chris, and Richard for the first part of ComicPop’s time at the Kansas Library Conference.  In this part we visit with Jeni Daley, Marketing Director of the Lawrence Public Library, about their second annual Banned Book Trading Card Event, then Rita Sevart, of the Kansas Library Association Education Foundation, joins us to talk about KLAEF’s activities and then Rob Banks, the Kansas Library Association liaison to the American Library Association, joins us to discuss ALA’s activities.

We hope you join us for some fun and interesting conversation by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed. .  Thank you to the Kansas Library Association for allowing ComicPop Library to be part of their 2013 Conference.

http://kslibassoc.org/home/ – Kansas Library Association Website

https://www.facebook.com/kansaslibraryassociation – Kansas Library Association Facebook Page

http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/ – Lawrence Public Library Website

https://www.facebook.com/lawrencepubliclibrary – Lawrence Public Library Facebook Page

http://kslibassoc.org/home/foundation/klaefboard/ – Kansas Library Association Education Foundation Webpage

http://www.ala.org/ – American Library Association Website

http://www.ala.org/advocacy/declaration-right-libraries – American Library Association Webpage for Library Declaration Video

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation – American Library Association Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0b7f6596422c80c407910fbc5f717e7 – Andrew Lubman “Train of Thought” at MusicAlley.com

http://www.buyggautos.com/ – G & G Autos Website (provided the vehicle to transport the Podcast equipment to the Kansas Library Conference.

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

 

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Ep. 3 MiniPop: Banned Books in Your Library

 

Ep. 3 MiniPop: Banned Books in Your Library

ComicPop is joined by Michael, of Dodge City Public Library’s Book of the Month Podcast.  In this MiniPop three librarians and one teen discuss and give their thoughts about the “Banned Book Week” event, held every September, and how books are banned or challenged within the library setting.

Join us for another interesting episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/ – Banned Book Week Event Webpage

https://www.facebook.com/bannedbooksweek – Banned Book Week Event FaceBook Page

Kansas Statutes Annotated – K.S.A. 38-141 “Parents’ rights to exercise primary control over the upbringing of their children”

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Graphic Novel Challenged in School Library

Word from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) lets us know that a concerned parent is calling for the removal of Stuck in the Middle: Seventeen Comics from an Unpleasant Age for language and references to drugs, alcohol, and sex.  The title itself was praised in Booklist, New York Times, and Publishers Weekly.  The CBLDF along with American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom has sent a letter of support, to the school district for the library.  Follow the link below for the full article and letter that was sent to the school on CBLDF’s website.

http://cbldf.org/homepage/cbldf-ala-office-for-intellectual-freedom-speak-out-in-defense-of-comic-facing-removal-from-school-library/

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CBLDF at ALA

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) will be attending the American Library Association’s Conference this week.  If you are their and reading this or a getting ready to go stop by their booth #1749.  Friday night CBLDF is co-sponsoring with First Second Books a Live Art Event from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Some of the artist present will be: Dave Roman – Astronaut Elementary; Raina Telgemeier – Babysitters Club; Jim Ottaviani – Feynman; Ben Hatke – Zita the Spacegirl; and Eric Wight – Frankie Pickle.  Then on Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m., Jennifer L. Holm will be signing one-of-a-kind Babymouse prints for a $25.00 membership.  There will also be other signed incentives when you make donations at CBDLF’s booth.  Stop by and visit and thank them for being a watchdog for First Amendment rights.

http://cbldf.org/homepage/cbldf-heads-to-the-ala-annual-conference-with-exclusive-babymouse-print/

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Attention ALA Attendees!

If anyone is going to the American Library Association Conference this week (June 24-27) be sure to look for booth #1760.  This booth will be the Great Graphic Novel Library Giveaway were winners will receive Dark Horse comics entire Buffy the Vampire Slayer library and other graphic novels to total over 700 hand picked graphic novels, fixtures and furniture.  Sign-up for the drawing will begin June 24 and go through June 26.  The winning library will be drawn Monday June 27, at 9:30 a.m.  This contest will be open to any public, school, and academic libraries that attend the conference.  Dark Horse will also have a presence at Diamond Distributors booth #1740.  Everyone enjoy the conference and good luck.  The winner most be present to win.

http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/457/win-complete-buffy-vampire-slayer-library-ala