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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · 1d

It's Banned Books Week! It's time for the MA legislature to pass a Freedom to Read bill that protects librarians + educators from harassment; and protects authors, creators, booksellers, + publishers from economic harm due to censorship. I support An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594/S.2328).

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · 6d

Time to support Alec's Kickstarter! ✍️💚

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

YOWZA! The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is 82% funded!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

If 35 more people order a book, we'll hit the funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed the project and/or helped me spread the word about this campaign. Together we can make this book!

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 82% funded! 69 backers. Rex leans forward giving a thumbs up to the "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($5,000 filled in of $6,000 total). GETTING CLOSE! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you, Maris! 💚 Miss you in Massachusetts!

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · 13d

This free festival is returning to Concord-Carlisle High School on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9am-2pm. You’ll get the chance to meet the following authors and illustrators, hear about how they created their books, and learn how you can write or draw your own!

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Sep 5

Radiator Comics @radiatorcomics.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calmer Con, a Sensory-Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention is this weekend in Boston!! This fest features a ton of great cartoonists, including @carabeancomics.bsky.social and @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social!
www.calmercon.org

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Apr 4

Save the date! Calmer Con Boston returns on September 6, 2025, 10am–4pm, at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA. Join us for sensory-adjusted authentic comic and pop culture experience.

Register for free: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm looking forward to being a part of this sensory-sensitive show on September 6th at the Meadowbrook School in Weston, MA.

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Cartoonist, author, and doodler extraordinaire @carabeancomics.bsky.social will be leading a Mindful Doodling workshop at Calmer Con. All ages and skill levels welcome—anyone can enjoy the benefits of drawing.

Register now and draw with us September 6th: www.calmercon.org/events/calme...

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Jun 12

We have great weather for Aha Night in New Bedford today. I'll be hosting a comics and doodle space in the library downtown from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Drop by and say hello!

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Debbie Dadey @debbiedadey.bsky.social · Jun 10

Jarrett J. Krosoczka and John Patrick Green, Cara Bean, Jannie Ho, Mark Parisi, Debbie Dadey, Angeli Rafer, Dave London, Pete Chianca! @studiojjk.bsky.social
@carabeancomics.bsky.social @jannieho.bsky.social @angeliraferart.bsky.social @davelondoncartoons.bsky.social
www.bostoncomicarts.org/alyac

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Jun 4

First, I'll answer emails and be a person, but then it's time to hide away and draw somewhere.

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · May 31

A youth services librarian has set up a petition asking Crunchyroll to reinstate their library outreach program - you can sign it here:

chng.it/DS96MVfPQf

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibraries

@mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social

Bring Back Crunchyroll's Library Outreach Program - Save Library Anime Clubs

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

chng.it

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · May 28

In this episode of "Classroom Chronicle," host Pete Braley tackles the issue of student mental health with Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie, Coordinator of Clinical and Behavioral Services for New Bedford Public Schools, and Cara Bean. youtu.be/KDD-hLLBrZU?...

Classroom Chronicle: Student Mental Health

YouTube video by City of New Bedford

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · May 7

You're awesome!

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · May 2

Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health was shortlisted for the Graphic Medicine International Comics Awards. What a wonderful honor! www.graphicmedicine.org/announcing-t...

Announcing the Shortlists for the 2025 GMIC Awards | Graphic Medicine

The Graphic Medicine International Collective (GMIC) is thrilled to announce the works shortlisted for the 2025 GMIC Awards. These awards honor outstanding health-related comic projects in three categ...

www.graphicmedicine.org

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 26

Comics In Color is today!

Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 15

Boston Comics in Color Festival • April 25-26 • Roxbury • MA
Celebrating stories by and about people of color!
Get free tickets with registration at comicsincolor.org!

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 25

So cool!

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Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo @massmice.bsky.social · Apr 16

Hello, MICE friends! It's the announcement you've been waiting for- MICE 2025's exhibition dates are here! The show will take place at Boston University's Fuller Building on December 6 and 7. Mark your calendars and keep on the lookout for upcoming application dates!

Colorful graphic that says, "MICE 2025
Save the Date!
Dec. 6-7, 2025
Boston University
www.micexpo.org

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 14

Get yourself some original art and support @calmercon.bsky.social!

Calmer Con Boston @calmercon.bsky.social · Apr 8

Support Calmer Con by bidding on exclusive works from some exciting cartoonists including: @ericafails.bsky.social, @galegalligan.bsky.social, @chriseliopoulos.bsky.social, @jesselonergan.bsky.social and more signed items.

Bid: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON2...
Give: givebutter.com/c/CALMERCON25

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 12

Talented and so nice too!

Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 11

Because I’m dog sitting for @barbarianlord.bsky.social this week, the transformation is already happening.

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 11

Comics Easy as ABC! By Ivan Brunetti and Francoise Mouly (Toon Books) is a great! So helpful for teaching comics.

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 9

Picture & Panel was a special evening on Monday with Marjorie Liu and @tinalugo.bsky.social at the Boston Figurative Arts Center. Thank you @bostoncomicarts.bsky.social for making these comics community events.

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Andy Adams @flakphoto.news · Apr 5

Save the date! 📚 uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... (please RT)

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 2

Also, please relax and join my Mindful Doodling Workshop at 2:15 pm!

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Apr 2

Can't wait to be in Portland Maine celebrating comics and free expression THIS WEEKEND! It's almost time for CAMP!

Comic Arts Maine Portland @comicartsmaineport.bsky.social · Apr 1

Have we mentioned that CAMP is in just FOUR DAYS?!? April 5th at the Portland Public Library!

Don't forget to sign up for workshops and panels! www.comicartsmaineportland.com/programming2...

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Cara Bean @carabeancomics.bsky.social · Mar 31

I love and support my trans friends and students! 🌷🏳️‍⚧️ #transdayofvisibilty

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