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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 15h

This fall, The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars that are open to the public. @andycomics.bsky.social is next up with High Contrast Comics. Sign up: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/we...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations @elerimai.bsky.social @mirkdrop.bsky.social @abramscomicarts.bsky.social

Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 8d

The much-awaited comics guide is now available for pre-order! MAKING NONFICTION COMICS by cartoonists and journalists Eleri Harris ‘14 and Shay Mirk officially releases 11/11 via Abrams ComicArts.

“The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics…” —Abrams ComicArts

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Colleen Frakes @colleenfrakes.bsky.social · 13d

This is my favorite thing I've drawn today

A cartoony black and white drawing of a skull on a stick. The skull is screaming "my eyes! Where are my eyes? I cannot see!" While an old woman looks on in disapproval.

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 16d

Meet artist Mary Shyne on Sat., Sept, 27, at the opening reception for our Emerging Artist Showcase featuring a selection of pages from her new graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat.' It's free! cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/9/27/opening-reception-with-mary-shyne

Cover of the graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' by Mary Shyne

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Mary Shyne @maryshyneonline.bsky.social · 15d

Exceedingly thrilled to announce that the @cartoonart.bsky.social in SF will be hosting an exhibit of pages from YOU AND ME ON REPEAT from Sept 27 through Jan 18! Reception THIS SATURDAY 9/27 at 4pm-6pm, come through and watch me vibrate with excitement www.cartoonart.org/emerging-art...

CARTOON ART MUSEUM presents Emerging Artist Showcase: Mary Shyne
September 27, 2025 - January 18, 2026
Opening Reception: Sept. 27, 4pm-6pm
781 Beach Street | San Francisco, CA 94109

A page from YOU AND ME ON REPEAT.
Panel 1: Closeup of Alicia gripping her knees. In word balloons she says "Can you stop the car? I can't breathe in here."
Panel 2: Splash page of a nighttime state park parking lot. A single van is in the parking lot, its side door open. Alicia is standing outside the van, her hands on her knees, bent over.

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 15d

This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) ✏️ 🎉

www.cartoonstudies.org/cartoon-coll...

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ngoziu @ngoziu.com · 15d

GUYS, FLIP IS OUT TODAY!!! 🥳🎉🎈 This is my most autobiographical story to date, and so close to my heart!✨

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Colleen Frakes @colleenfrakes.bsky.social · 15d

A surprise happy book birthday to me!

Iron Scars Book 2 is back from the printers. And is only finished because of the like, 3 strangers who messaged me saying either they loved the first book or their kid did, and wanted to know when I was going to finish it. Thank you!

Photo of the cover of "Iron Scars Book 2: The Rescue"

Photo of the covers of "Iron Scars Book 1: The Changeling" and "Iron Scars Book 2: The Rescue"

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 16d

This fall, CCS will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars. All proceeds will go to sponsor zine fests around the USA that CCS supports. Here is the lineup!: High Contrast Comics with Andy Warner ’12 – 10/15 & Autobio Comics with Betsey Swardlick ’11 – 10/29
cartoonstudies.org/workshops

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations, CCS alum Violet Kitchen and Sean Knickerbocker 🎉🎉🎉

Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 24d

Congrats to all of tonight’s Ignatz Award recipients:

Outstanding Mini Comic:
Allodynia by Violet Kitchen

Outstanding Collection: World Within The World by Julia Gfrörer

Outstanding Graphic Novel: Precious Rubbish by Kayla E.

Outstanding Anthology:
Rust Belt Review Vol 6 by Sean Knickerbocker

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you SO much!!!

I will say it as loud and as often as I can, YOU are why we do this.

To all of the incredible exhibitors, publishers, volunteers and staff, thank you for creating such an incredibly welcome and warm environment for ALL to exist within.

Thank you and take care.

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Sep 8

The New England Graphic Medicine Summit (NEGM25) @negm25.bsky.social is partnering with CCS Applied Cartooning Lab to launch a Cartooning Clinic—a space for creative “check-ups” designed to support creators developing long-form graphic medicine projects:
www.cartoonstudies.org/the-center-f...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Sep 7

Save the date!
Nonfiction Comics Fest
NFCF 2025
November 15, 2025
11am - 6pm
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington, VT
FREE TO ATTEND
www.nonfictioncomicsfest.org

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negm25.bsky.social @negm25.bsky.social · Sep 3

Do you have a long-form graphic medicine project? Are you struggling with specific elements, or having difficulty viewing it holistically?

Follow the link below for full eligibility requirements and to apply. Deadline is 9/19.

bit.ly/cartooningclinic25

#NEGM25

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Kane Lynch @kaneicaruslynch.bsky.social · Aug 26

Next SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY I’ll be returning to my beloved Bay Area for San Francisco Zinefest!
I’ll have REEL LIFE, my collection of interactive P-nut comics, and other gems to surprise and delight you.

Bay buds, if I didn’t catch you at my reading in June, I’d love to see you on Sunday! <3

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · Jun 30

P.S. I forgot to mention, you can download the full resolution GIF which is attached to my final Patreon post: www.patreon.com/posts/132726...

Thanks, everyone!

Regulate A.I.! | Alec Longstreth

www.patreon.com

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Aug 27

The much-anticipated graphic novel THE WEIGHT by Melissa Mendes ‘10 releases in September with @dandq.bsky.social. Melissa Mendes will be in conversation with James Sturm at the MASS MoCA R&D Store in North Adams, MA, on Thursday, September 4, at 5 pm. Sign up!
drawnandquarterly.com/event/meliss...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Aug 26

CCS Faculty & Alumni Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards
Best Young Adult Book: HOW IT ALL ENDS by Emma Hunsinger ‘20
Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel: BERLIN: THE PLAY (Court Theatre), adapted by Mickle Maher and directed by Charles Newell. Based on BERLIN by faculty member Jason Lutes

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Aug 6

SUGAR SHACK by Lucy Knisley '09, book 3 of the Peapod Farm Series, is out now!!
Congratulations Lucy!! @lucyknisley.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/PPF/p...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Aug 6

ADORABLE EMPIRE by Laura Terry '10 is out now!
Congratulations Laura!! @lauraterry.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecomm...

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 19

This is happening in many states, Tennessee included (where I am). It’s easier and safer for the teachers to just get rid of classroom libraries. A horrible outcome, but I don’t see how anyone can blame them. These are the consequences of the lawmakers actions.
—Shirey Szalay

I Would Quit Before They Made Me Do That | Feedback

Readers clap back on censorship and more.

www.slj.com

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Jul 20

Find the heart of your graphic novel/story, whether a work in progress or a new project! Join us this summer for the weeklong workshop: Coming of Age Comics: Creating for Young Adults, with Jo Knowles and Glynnis Fawkes. July 28-Aug.1 www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/co...

Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · Jul 20

❤️ @chicagozinefest.bsky.social

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 15

You know The Endies? The world’s best (and only) informal award for the best book endpapers? The one that Carter Higgins, Mel Schuit and I collaborate on?

The Endies are heading to the Carle Museum, and you’re invited. (100 Scope Notes)

Celebrate The Endies with Me!

You know The Endies? The world’s best (and only) informal award for the best book endpapers? The one that Carter Higgins, Mel Schuit and I collaborate on? The Endies are heading to the Carle Museum, a...

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