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Sara Smith
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District Librarian in CA, Graphic Novel reviewer & owner of The Graphic Library. Co-author of Manga Goes to School. Reviewer @ Booklist & School Library Journal. Esports coach. #GraphicLibrary, #EduSky #LibrarySky, #TLSky She/her. www.graphiclibrary.org
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Sara Smith @smwordsmith.bsky.social · Dec 10
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...
Press release for Manga Goes to School from ALA Editions, AASL Standards-Based Learning Series.
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I’m so excited to be sharing with Connecticut library folks and anyone else who wants to join in!
ctcasl.bsky.social CT Association of School Librarians (CASL) @ctcasl.bsky.social · 7d
The next virtual Let’s Library features the amazing @smwordsmith.bsky.social talking about what else . . . Manga! Register at ctcasl.org - we hope to see you there! @aaslala.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social #TLSky 📚🍎
January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
SO EXCITING!!! Who doesn’t want more space books, ESPECIALLY more graphic novels about space?!?
mst3k.fan Steve Horton is writing a graphic novel about SPACE! @mst3k.fan · 6d
The announcement is live! I'm writing a graphic novel about SPACE with the incredible spaced-out artist @christopherjonesart.com! It's called THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION and it's going to blow your rocketship socks clean off!
The COMIC BOOK STORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION by Steve Horton, Christopher Jones Imprint: Ten Speed Graphic Author of the Eisner Award-winning BOWIE Steve Horton and Doctor Who artist Christopher Jones's THE COMIC BOOK STORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION, a history of humanity's explorations of outer space, from our earliest imaginings to the space race, and from walking on the moon to our future hopes for Mars, to Kaitlin Ketchum at Ten Speed Graphic, with Shaida Bouroumand editing, in an exlcusive submission, by Markus Hoffmann at Regan Hoffmann & Associates (world).
January 29, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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I love the comic characters accepting the award! What a great way to celebrate, by giving us new art!
taylor-robin.bsky.social taylor robin @taylor-robin.bsky.social · 8d
Thank you to the librarians who named Hunger's Bite an Outstanding Comic in Young Adult Fiction at the GNCRT!

librarians have been my biggest cheerleaders since the book came out and i am so grateful to anyone who ever put it in a kid's hands. you guys are the best!!!
wick neeta and emery pose triumphantly in red carpet looks as neeta holds a GNCRT logo
January 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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These editions are a thing of beauty
darkhorse.com Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 8d
FIRST LOOK 🚨: Lone Wolf & Cub Deluxe Edition Volume 2 releases on March 24th! Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/4sw9e8M

For the first time in English, these will read from right to left. Included are original Japanese sound effects and more.

By Kazuo Koike & Goseki Kojima #DHManga
January 26, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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CELEBRATE CLOCK STRIKER VOL 3

JOIN CREATOR & SATURDAY AM FOUNDER at CALL & RESPONSE BOOK - CHICAGO - 7pm, February 18, 2026

Come & show love to: black-owned book store, black-owned manga company for shonen's 1st black female lead hero this #blackhistorymonth

Get details at callandresponsechi.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Today is Final Order Cutoff for FERAL VOL. 4: PET CITY.

Shops, I promise, you're going to want to have copies of all these FERAL TPBs on hand this March when we start year three. Big things are coming!

@imagecomics.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
These otaku are super excited to check out the Art of Manga exhibit at the de Young Museum today!
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January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
Yet another district in California is seeking to destroy its long-standing & robust department of teacher librarians & dedicated library media technicians. Yet again, districts finding themselves in shortfalls look to balance their pocket books on the backs of librarians &, ultimately, our students.
A young child selects a book from a shelf. A yellow banner at the top says "support". A sample petition on the side shows what type of email would be sent. Underneath the picture of the child, it reads "Send an email: Don't cut School Libraries in Long Beach." The URL is also listed.
January 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
Navigating with You I saw everywhere and heard so much about. Dog Knight — completely under the radar for me. This sounds amazing.
jeremywhitley.bsky.social Jeremy Whitley @jeremywhitley.bsky.social · Jan 5
Last year Navigating with You won a few awards, but Dog Knight from me & got a very different distinction:
Last year The Dog Knight got banned.
I always suspected books of mine would get banned, but this one hit hard, because it's a book about a nonbinary kid finding their place in the world.
The cover of The Dog Knight by myself, Bre Indigo, and Melissa Capriglione. Frankie, a mixed race non-binary pre-teen holds a sword above their head, surrounded by dogs. Frankie, a mixed race non-binary teen looks at themselves in the mirror. Above their head, in a caption, they think "Do you ever feel like you don't make sense?"
January 5, 2026 at 4:23 AM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
I've updated my Publishers & Imprints list with some new folks -- @kodamatales.bsky.social, @fantagraphics.bsky.social's Takumigraphics, and @23rdstbooks.bsky.social -- & added some of the suggestions in the comments. Keep them coming, folks!
#GraphicLibrary

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Publishers and Imprints - Info for Librarians
An extensive list of information on comics publishers and their imprints.
www.graphiclibrary.org
January 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
I did it! 2025 reading goal achieved — 250 books! Here are some of the highlights thanks to @thestorygraph.com. My yearly Best Of post will be up within the next few days. Happy New Year everyone, and all reading is reading! ❤️😘📚
A graphic that says: your 2025 reading wrap-up, congratulations on a fantastic reading year! You finished reading 250 books, across 56,120 pages! a graphic from the StoryGraph summarizing my top genres, top authors, some of my five star books. It also includes my first and last book, and the longest and shortest book. A graph from The StoryGraph that shows the number of books and number of pages each I read month
January 1, 2026 at 3:43 AM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
This has the potential to be something amazing if Jack can get buy in and support from independent creators and libraries! I’m excited for him!
comicslibrarian.bsky.social Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · Dec 28
I am founding a not-for-profit website where independent comic creators and small publishers can easily sell their works to libraries, plus provide other services. Called (for now) the Comics Librarian Commons, this will be an online hub bringing independent creators and librarians together.
A two panel cartoon done in sketches introducing a not-for-profit, online hub for librarians to shop for independent comics A two-panel cartoon explaining the Artist Alley section and how to shop A two panel cartoon explaining how the works are sold and shipped and how the site will be promoted A two panel cartoon calling for folks to volunteer for the board of directors
December 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
Today's review is an absolutely stunning, gripping story from @comicstitan.bsky.social - Yan volume 1. This book grabs you from page 1 and doesn't let up all the way to the twist at the end. The large 10" format is the perfect way to enjoy these beautiful illustrations!
#GraphicLibrary #Manhua
Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Yan volume 1.
December 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
Merry Christmas! Here are some 🎁for y'all: reviews! Including some of my favorite series:

🧵 Not-Sew-Wicked Stepomom, v6
👑 Villains are Destined to Die v8

and a new one @kodansha.us's Print Club -
⛸️ Blade Girl v1

Happy Holidays!

#GraphicLibrary #BookReview #Manga @izepress.com #Manhwa
Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom volume 6 Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Blade Girl volume 1 Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Villains are Destined to Die volume 8
December 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights.

It should be bigger news.

Here's the story, and here's what you can be doing about it. These are YOUR RIGHTS that the states want to steal from you.

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The Blueprint of Censorship In 2026 Is Florida, Right Now
This week, we learned 21 states are eager to dismantle your First Amendment Rights. It should be bigger news.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
Teachers at the end of the semester/grading period be like
a close up of patrick star 's face with his eyes closed
Alt: a close up of patrick star 's face with his eyes blood shot
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December 19, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Banger of a piece from Suzette Baker and @librarianjones.com in TIME magazine: time.com/7341120/book...
The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a New Era of Book Bans
The Supreme Court’s inaction puts Americans’ First Amendment rights at risk.
time.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
Some recent reviews! Check out the website for more details:

👮‍♂️SUPER PSYCHIC POLICEMAN CHOJO vol 1 - hilarious & slightly actiony!
🍽️ PASS THE MONSTER MEAT, MILADY vol 2 - delicious & romancy!
👑 ANGELICA AND THE BEAR PRINCE - made me cry in a good way 🥹

#GraphicLibrary #Manga #GraphicFiction
Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Super Psychic Policeman Chojo vol 1 Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Pass the Monster Meat, Milady vol 2 Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Angelica and the Bear Prince
December 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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mst3k.fan
Just signed the contract and can announce that my fantasy short story "The Dragonbearer of Bad News" will appear in Black Cat Weekly, possibly even in the very next issue. This is my second sale this year but the first to be published. I'll send you all a link when it's online!
December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
I’m excited for Steve’s upcoming work, and I’m always looking for more nonfiction #graphicnovels! @historycomics.bsky.social, @noethematt.bsky.social, @monibarre.bsky.social, @comicslibrarian.bsky.social, and other comics library folks, you should give him a follow if not following already! 🤗
mst3k.fan Steve Horton is writing a graphic novel about SPACE! @mst3k.fan · Nov 30
I’m writing a 150 page history graphic novel and it is the most challenging thing I’ve ever worked on. But I am making progress! I’m summarizing on index cards then will be scripting in a @fredvanlente.bsky.social Word template.
gailsimone.bsky.social Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · Nov 30
IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MAKE A COMIC...

Please talk about it on this thread! I would love to hear what stage you are at, what is working well, and what has proven more difficult than you thought.

Share a bit of art, if you can!

Sing your own praises, if you like!
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
Yay! More Irish tales into the universe! Look how pretty 👀
zaraslattery.bsky.social Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · Nov 30
I am just over half way through a graphic adaptation of an epic Irish medieval eco-fable. I've about 12-18 months left on it. I'd like to focus more on the lost habitats/sepsis, but that will come. The writer is great to work with. I've learned to love green 💚 in all its shades
Cursed Sweeney runs through an Atlantic rainforest
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
smwordsmith.bsky.social
I hope everyone is enjoying some lovely family time or relaxing weekend snuggles & cuddles. As we all (hopefully) take some time to unwind, here are some fantastic manga for you to peruse. Both books are superb!
#GraphicLibrary #Manga #SchoolLibraries #BookReviews #BookRecommendations #Libraries
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week! 13 comics to check out! Go support your local comic shop! #comics #comicbooks
Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!
13 comics to check out this week!
graphicpolicy.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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🚀 Tapas Entertainment is hiring a Marketing Manager.

Full time, hybrid in Culver City, CA,
$95k-110k. #jobalert #marketingjobs

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Tapas Entertainment - Marketing Manager
Are you a passionate advocate for storytelling, particularly in the realm of webcomics and web novels? Tapas Entertainment is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead initiatives to attract and engage new ...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM