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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23h

Learn more Mass Freedom to read, or about the legislature, or how to fight book bans at www.massfreedomtoread.org

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23h

It's Banned Books Week and BCAF is proudly partnered with Mass Freedom to Read, which is working on passing legislation so that MA librarians, educators, authors, and publishers have protects against bans and censorship. We support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328)!

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 1d

Learn mindful drawing and create alongside other comic fans in this free comics workshop for ages 10-18! Starts on 10/15!
Sign up at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 20d

We'll be at the Cambridge Science Carnival this Sunday, 9/21! Come see us for some comics-fueled STEAM fun!
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poster for the Cambridge Science Carnival with the date September 21st and the time 12-4pm.

Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23d

Announced today: the line up for the Young Adult Author Symposium @yaas-concord.bsky.social happening in November! Check out all the amazing graphic novelists that'll be there!

A poster for the Young Adult Author Symposium at Concord Carlisle High School on November 15th from 9am to 2pm. Poster is yellow with four rows of book covers, including Moonlit Vine, Red, Finding My Elf, Better Must Come, Owl Prowl Mystery, The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls, Paper Planes, here i am, i am me, Kiss Number 8, How it All Ends, Scullion, A Time Traveler's History of Tomorrow, A Spell to Wake the Dead, the Last Beat of my Heart, Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile, The Song of Us, The Order of Things, Spin, and the Siren and the Star.

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23d

Here is the full link! Hopefully that one works! bostoncomicarts.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation Email Forms

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · 23d

This month's newsletter giveaway comes from @averyhill.bsky.social a UK independent publisher committed to supporting young creators and boasting a unique catalogue!
To win free graphic novels from Avery Hill, sign up for BCAF's newsletter tinyurl.com/zccmy9rr and enter at tinyurl.com/32b32scd

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Sep 3

We were thrilled to pair with the Mass Center for the Book to help create a graphic novel category for the Mass Book Awards! And we're just as excited to celebrate Sunshine by @studiojjk.bsky.social as the inaugural winner!

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Sep 1

One week until Picture + Panel on 9/8! Štěpánka Jislová and Sofia Szmosi question narratives that shape love and self-image in a discussion titled "Lies the TV Told Me"
Register at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-lies-the-tv-told-me-with-stepanka-jislova-and-sofia-szamosi

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're now a member of the Massachusetts Freedom to Read a coalition of organizations that believes freedom of expression, including reading, is a fundamental American right, protected by the first Amendment! To stay up to date with Mass Freedom to Read, join their mailing list: eepurl.com/ji3oJw

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Aug 27

Awesome things will be happening at Calmer Con (@calmercon.bsky.social) on 9/6! Drawing sessions, comic workshops, games, and more! We hope we see you there! To see the full schedule, visit: www.calmercon.org/schedule-2025

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Aug 14

Some amazing illustrations from our artist in residence Emrys of July and August's Picture+Panel discussions! We're looking forward to the next session "Lies the Tv Told Me" on 9/8!
www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-lies-the-tv-told-me-with-stepanka-jislova-and-sofia-szamosi

a black and white illustration of the discussion between Mike Curato and K. Wroten at July's Picture + Panel discussion. A small crowd sits around them.

A black and white illustrator of August's Picture + Panel discussion with Denali Sai Nalamalapu and Mattie Lubchansky. Mattie says, "Revolutions usually start as just people and their friends, y'know?" and Denali replies "And then they FIGHT!"

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Zach Clemente @clementeworks.com · Aug 14

If you're joining in on the National Cartoonists Society's Annual Conference in Downton Boston, swing by the BCAF today and say hi! We'll be chatting about local comics and our communities today and tomorrow, right next to registration 😁

@bostoncomicarts.bsky.social

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Aug 13

@calmercon.bsky.social is looking for volunteers! If you want to be part of a special event that makes an inclusive space for neurodiverse comic fans (and have fun doing it!), join the squad! Check out what volunteers say about their experience.
Register to volunteer at www.calmercon.org/volunteer

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Aug 7

We're excited to host a workshop series exclusively for foster & adopted youth ages 10-18! In session 1 on 8/16, cartoonist & educator Cara Bean will lead participants through mindful drawing while making comics.
Register: www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/cambridge-makes-comics-for-foster-youth

a graphic for "cambridge makes comics" with a light teal background of nature and tree and thought bubbles, with a section that says "session 1" at the bottom

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thank you to everyone at the inaugural Boston Reads Comics event last weekend! We had a great time listening to Svetlana Chmakova (with great questions from Elissa Gershowitz!) and we're already looking forward to next year!

A photo of graphic novelist Svetlana Chmakova and Elissa Gershowitz on stage during the Boston Reads Comics event.

A photo of graphic novelist Svetlana Chmakova and Horn Book editor in chief Elissa Gershowitz at the Boston Reads Comics event

An image of Svetlana Chmakova, a woman wearing glasses, signing a copy of Awkward and looking at an attendee.

A photo of Svetlana Chmakova signing a copy of Awkward

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Jul 31

sign up for Picture + Panel at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...

Picture + Panel: Resistance and Resilience with Mattie Lubchansky and Denali Sai Nalamalapu | BCAF

This month, Picture + Panel examines resistance and resilience with Mattie Lubchansky and Denali Sai Nalamalapu. Join us for an inspiring discussion that bridges the gap between dystopian fiction and ...

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Jul 31

Picture + Panel is coming up Monday 8/4! @mattielubchansky.com and @denalisai.bsky.social gave @smashpages.bsky.social a sneak peek at their thoughts on resistance and resilience.
Read at smashpages.net/2025/07/28/picture-panel-mattie-lubchansky-denali-sai-nalamalapu/

Heading reads, "Picture + Panel | Mattie Lubchansky + Denali Sai Nalamalapu on resistance and resilience."
Subheading reads "We continue our interview series in advance of a live question-and-answer session between the two creators in Boston next week."
There is an image of two pieces of the covers of Simplicity by Mattie Lubchansky and Holler by Denali Sai Nalamalapu.

A screenshot from the article that reads, "What misconceptions have you found people have about resistance and resilience?

Denali Nalamalapu: I find people think these subjects are always sad and serious. But they can be silly and colorful and funny, too.

Mattie Lubchansky: I think there’s a real pitfall that making or consuming art is the same thing as the work that needs to get done in the world. Certainly I believe there’s a place for art in any movement or I wouldn’t be making it, but I think it’s important to keep in mind that the world is the world, and a book is a book. You can be inspired and touched, but you still need to get out there and fight."

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Jul 26

Svetlana Chmakova gave us a peek at her desk ahead of her talk tomorrow for Boston Reads Comics! We're so excited! Hope we see you there!
bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6862a...

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Zach Clemente @clementeworks.com · Jul 25

Guess who's in the paper again! Catch me talking up the Boston comics scene alongside this fantastic write-up on the month-long Boston Reads Comics program that culminates in activities and an artist talk with Svetlana at the BPL tomorrow!

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/24/a...

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Jul 25

Svetlana Chmakova told us what she loves about comics and how excited she is about Awkward being chosen for Boston Reads Comics. Come meet Svetlana on Saturday, 7/26! Sign up at: bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6862a...

A quote from Svetlana Chmakova that reads: “I am so honored and excited to have my work chosen for the Boston Reads Comics Program, to get to share my love for this amazing medium, and meet with other comics readers! Comics are a huge part of my reading life, and they have been so ever since I discovered them as a teen, even before I started making my own. Reading, to me, is a big part of learning about life and the world, how to navigate it all, and the old adage “sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words” is why comics are such a powerful way to help do that. Also, they are just Really Really Fun and cool-looking, sometimes like an entire film captured in a small brick of a book volume. I can’t wait to meet everyone and talk about it.” The border reads: activities and author talk July 26th from 1-4pm. Presented by the Boston Comic Arts Foundation and the Boston Public Library. Central Library, Copley Sq. 700 Boylston St. Boston, MA

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Jul 21

Picture + Panel is coming up on 8/4! Mattie Lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com and Denali Sai Nalamalapu @denalisai.bsky.social discuss resistance and resilience
Sign up at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-details/picture-panel-resistance-and-resilience-with-mattie-lubchansky-and-denali-sai-nalamalapu

graphic for August's Picture + Panel presentation with Mattie Lubchansky and Denali Sai Nalamalapu on August 4th at the Boston Figurative Arts Center

A graphic with the event sponsors Boston Comic Arts Foundation, Porter Square Books, and the Boston Figure Arts Center

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Jul 21

Here's a peek into Awkward, the book for Boston Reads Comics! If you like what you see, be sure to get your copy of Awkward and join us for activities and an author talk with Svetlana Chmakova on Sat. 7/26 from 1-4pm!
Sign up at: bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6862a...

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Boston Comic Arts Foundation @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social · Jul 17

We'll be at Somerville Art Beat this Saturday 7/19! Come say hi! somervilleartscouncil.org/events/artbe...

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Debbie Dadey @debbiedadey.bsky.social · Jul 17

Super fun times were had at the Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest! @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social @angeliraferart.bsky.social @studiojjk.bsky.social @johngreenart.bsky.social

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