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American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table - Library Workers, Educators & Comics Advocates Unite! https://www.ala.org/gncrt #libcomix #educomix #comicslibrarianship #readmorecomics #ForOurLibraries
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Just a reminder that GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026
https://bit.ly/4udJQ8x
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Each month, join us on Discord to talk about and share your favorite comics on a theme! For April, we'll talk about our favorite environmentally themed comics! This event takes place on Monday, April 6th at 6:00pm CST
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Updated link for the 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant: www.ala.org/gncrt/grants...
Graphic for GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant
Just a reminder that GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026: bit.ly/GNCRTTravelGrant
NYPL is hosting a virtual discussion with Marvel Artist & Writer, David Marquez!
This program will be recorded and shared following the event.
#LibComix
Graphic of Comic Librarian Conference Travel Grant. 2 recipients will be selected to receive reimbursement of up to $3,000. Deadline to apply: March 22,2026
GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comics library workers: The 2025 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026 bit.ly/GNCRTTravelGrant
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Still looking for a volunteer opportunity with GNCRT? The GNCRT's Lists, Awards, & Juries committees are still looking for members, serving from Jan 1-Dec 30,2026
Submit your application here: airtable.com/appP380k3sDp...
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Final Reminder!
Booklist is starting work on its eighth annual Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries, which mails with our July issue and is distributed at a variety of conferences.
Submissions must be received by February 8th -- new date!
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The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks
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The BEST adult graphic novels of 2025 have arrived! Get ready to dive into incredible stories & unforgettable art. See the full list: bit.ly/4pYSULe #BestGraphicNovels #Comics #ReadingList
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Booklist Guide to Graphic Novels - call for submissions. Deadline EXTENDED! They are interested in a wide variety of topics relating to comics, manga, and graphic novels in libraries and the deadline has been extended until February 9th @ala-booklist.bsky.social
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Yes! We want to know 🤔 💭
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Comics?? Awards?? Librarians?? Is this a dream? No! It's the inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards from
@libcomix.bsky.social! Browse all the winners and honorees here: bit.ly/3Ocgh6A
Congrats to all the creators and to everyone who helped bring this stunning award to life🎉🏆💭
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Graphic Novels and Comics Round table and the Rainbow Round Table announces their Collaboration Core List for 2026. Graphic novels by and about LGBTQIA+ people for all ages and in a range of genres with diverse characters and stories
GNCRT and the Rainbow Round Table are pleased to announce the Collaboration List titles for 2026! View press release here: bit.ly/4t4iMbl
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Librarians, Hello Sunshine just got a much deserved Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults honor from ALA/GNCRT. If we want more comics we know teens’ll love: get it on every library shelf. With our support, we’ll get sequels, & creators like @keezyyoung.bsky.social can keep making amazing work.
The Outstanding Comics Award for Young Adults is announced from @libcomix.bsky.social Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @juniba.bsky.social @taylor-robin.bsky.social @keezyyoung.bsky.social And nonfiction winners & honors @brianabreaks.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social Debbie Tung (1/2)
The Outstanding Comics Award for Children was announced from @libcomix.bsky.social
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @paigewalshe.bsky.social @galegalligan.bsky.social @charmgardens.com @raulthethird.bsky.social Elaine Bay Eleonora Bruni Rob Leigh www.ala.org/news/2026/01... (1/3)
Outstanding Comics Award for Adults announced from @libcomix.bsky.social www.ala.org/news/2026/01...
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! Anders Brekhus Nilsen @jesselonergan.bsky.social @hakunette.bsky.social
And nonfiction winners & honors @pkuper.bsky.social @benpassmore.bsky.social (1/3)
There was an unforeseen delay getting them out, but they were published this afternoon!
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‘Tongues,’ ‘Insectopolis’ and ‘The Night Eaters’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Adults Awards
‘Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals!’, ‘How to Draw a Secret’ and ‘Witches of Brooklyn’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Children Awards
‘The Boy Wonder,’ ‘Raised by Ghosts’ and ‘Teen Titans’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Young Adults Awards
Graphic Novels and Comics Round table announces the 2025 Outstanding comics awards for Adults, Young Adults, Children for Fiction, Non-fiction, and series. Book covers of the winners in the background.
Exciting news! 🎉
The inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards was announced today
Each award has three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and series!
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Browse the Awards winners and honorees on our site
www.ala.org/gncrt/awards...
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Collage of graphic novel covers. Text at bottom reads "Booklist Editors' Choice 2025: Graphic Novels"
Combining evocative artwork and stirring stories, the Booklist editors’ choice graphic novels for adults and youth showcase this year’s best of the format in a wide variety of genres, topics, and tones.
Check them out here: https://bit.ly/3N1Es7j
The Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. Applications open! Deadline January 11, 2026.
Applications are Open for 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries!
www.ala.org/gncrt/ei...
Learn about GNCRT Board Seats. Treasurer. Two year commitment. Be prepared to crunch numbers & understand budget calculations. Knack for spreadsheets. Deadline to apply is December 12, 2025
💸 Treasurer
- A two year commitment
- Manages GNCRT financing (expense requests & quarterly performance reports)
- Prepares a yearly budget
- Acts as liaison to ALA Finance Committee and ALA Planning & Budget Committee
questions? Ask us!
Learn about GNCRT Board Seats. President-Elect. A three year commitment. desire to lead. A strong vision for the round table. Forward facing, clear communicator. Nominations open - Deadline to apply is Dec 12, 2025
😎 President-Elect
- a three year commitment (You're president-elect, president, past-president)
- sets the vision for the year
- Represents GNCRT to the wider world
- Presents the President's Program at ALAAC
- Chairs monthly board meetings
questions? Ask us!
GNCRT is looking for people who want to run for our open Board Seats!
President-Elect & Treasurer are on the ballot this year.
Join us and help with molding the future our our Round Table. #LibComix
Deadline is Friday, Dec 12th
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