Book review: Otaku x Gal vol 1 by 138Neco Otakura makes a new frie3nd, a gal in his class named Yua who wants his help with some of the latest fashion trends.

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Otaku x Gal is a sweet little friendship story born out of the latest trends. Some of the phrases might become dated, but the core story may appeal to readers because of its wholesomeness.
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@richardfairgray.bsky.social's GLAAD Award-winning coming-of-age graphic novel, FOUR-COLOR HEROES is available in te reo Māori (e wātea ana inaianei ki te reo Māori) from Fanbase Press on @hoopladigital.bsky.social, @comicsplus.bsky.social, and more!

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Book review: Always a catch: How I Punched my way into marrying a prince vol 5 by Maya Momoyo and Itsuki Mito It’s time for Renato to meet Mimi’s family!

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Renato FINALLY gets to meet Mimi's crazy family, including her adorable little brother who steals the show in this volume. Check out ALWAYS A CATCH Vol 5, and this whole hilarious series!
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Book review: Muted vol 1 by Miranda Mundt Camille prepares for her coming of age ceremony, but everything feels wrong.

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My review for Muted vol 1 is up and guess what...

THIS IS MY 1500TH REVIEW!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Muted is beautiful and a bit haunting and a wonderful story of self-discovery with some twists and turns along the way. Go check it out!

Book review: The 31st Consort vol 2 by Momotomoe Felia and King Macron attend a garden tea party with all the consorts, and Macron tries to steal away as many moments with Felia as possible.

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Review for THE 31ST CONSORT Vol 2 is up! Give this fun romance a look. It's very cute and wholesome. And bullies often get their comeuppance!

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I saw it in Vegas years ago and it was so funny, my cheeks hurt afterwards like Barbie at the end of Toy Story 2. Hope your cast is fantastic and your evening out is amazing!

Would appreciate everybody sharing this post and others to help us fund The Girlfriend Survives and SLAY! by me, @nakashojiart.com @jamienoguchi.bsky.social, Alex Smith, @wastedwings.bsky.social, @tayloresposito.bsky.social
Our deep dark secret is that if you fund this, we'll make more comics!

Hope you enjoy it! Is this your first time seeing it?

For about 10 years now, @dodafoo.bsky.social and @caraoneil.bsky.social , @valentinebarker.com , and whomever we can wrangle on stage have been doing a convention panel called "So You Want to Work in Comics?" We give all the advice anyone will ever need on how to break in.

Step 1) Make Comics.

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I don’t usually encourage gate keeping, but when an uppity teenage boy tells you that you must know nothing about manga and anime because you’re an adult…

I’m so excited to be sharing with Connecticut library folks and anyone else who wants to join in!

SO EXCITING!!! Who doesn’t want more space books, ESPECIALLY more graphic novels about space?!?

I love the comic characters accepting the award! What a great way to celebrate, by giving us new art!

There’s always going to the library & asking for recommendations/checking out books from the designated sections. Hopefully, your local librarians have done their research, but with manga, there are still a lot of misconceptions in the profession, unfortunately. GL and yes, glad you found the site!

These editions are a thing of beauty

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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!

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There are SO MANY good graphic novels for his age. I know he’s gonna want to read the more mature stuff because “everyone else is,” but lots of folks started w Pokémon 🤣

Most pubs also level their text consistently through a series, so one volume that looks OK that has a Mature rating on it = it might get serious later

That’s a tough one! I’d first point out the publisher recommended reading levels on the back of books (Dark Horse has them online) Pubs have self-imposed guidelines for violence, adult content, textual difficulty, mature themes, etc. They are all really good about leveling their text.

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These otaku are super excited to check out the Art of Manga exhibit at the de Young Museum today!

SEND AN EMAIL: Don't Cut School Libraries in Long Beach The Long Beach Unified School District has proposed drastic cuts to library services starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

The district may already have decided sacrificing libraries & literacy rates is the way to save itself, but we may be able to convince them otherwise. Please take a moment to fill out this online petition from @everylibrary.bsky.social

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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.

Navigating with You I saw everywhere and heard so much about. Dog Knight — completely under the radar for me. This sounds amazing.

The Bean! Depending on how long into the future, the Obama presidential library (opens in June), again depending on time of year, Cubs game. Lots of local eateries for pizza, good Italian food, Girl and the Goat. This is what I have from my memory of my first trip there.

Publishers and Imprints - Info for Librarians An extensive list of information on comics publishers and their imprints.

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!
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