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REMINDER: Free webinar Wed Mar 15th "Preparing for Comic Challenges - What to Do When You Get One"

Posted By Amie Wright Mar 14, 2023 12:51 PM
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Reminder - registration is still OPEN for our FREE webinar tomorrow Wed March 15th at 4pm CT "Preparing for Comic Challenges - What to Do When You Get One" Register NOW  Comics and graphic novel are amongst the most popular, most lauded, and most loved items on our shelves - and amongst the most banned ...

REMINDER: Free webinar Wed Mar 15th "Preparing for Comic Challenges - What to Do When You Get One"

Posted By Amie Wright Mar 14, 2023 12:50 PM
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Register now for GNCRT series, "Be Prepared! What to do when a graphic novel challenge comes - Webinar #2: DURING a challenge" Mar 15th 4:00pm CT

Posted By Amie Wright Mar 05, 2023 10:17 AM
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Join us Wed March 15th  at 4:00pm CT as we continue our GNCRT #LibcomixOnline webinar series:  "Be Prepared! What to do when a comics challenge comes" BEFORE a challenge: Jan 18. 2023 at 4:00pm CT (missed this webinar? Never fear - recording LINK & Resources)  DURING a challenge: Mar 15.2023 at ...

Register now for GNCRT series, ”Be Prepared! What to do when a graphic novel challenge comes - Webinar #2: DURING a challenge” Mar 15th 4:00pm CT

Posted By Amie Wright Mar 05, 2023 10:16 AM
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RE: Book Challenge: Let's Talk About It

Posted By Amie Wright Feb 18, 2023 11:58 AM
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Hello Paula,  Firstly, sending you and the library team our thoughts. Though becoming, sadly, more common, dealing with challenges can be extremely stressful and emotionally taxing.  Secondly, given the exceptional number of recent challenges that have specifically targeted comics and graphic novels ...

REMINDER: Addressing Bans to Comics & Graphic Novels FREE webinar Wed Jan 18th at 4pm CT - presented by the GNCRT

Posted By Amie Wright Jan 17, 2023 02:41 PM
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REMINDER - there's still time to register to join us tomorrow January 18th at 4:00pm CT as we kick off a new 3-part #LibcomixOnline webinar series from the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT):  Be Prepared! "What to do when a comics challenge comes" BEFORE a challenge: Jan 18. 2023 ...

Register for new GNCRT webinar series, "Be Prepared! What to do when a comics and graphic novel challenge comes - Webinar #1: BEFORE a challenge" Jan 18th at 4:00pm CT

Posted By Amie Wright Dec 23, 2022 11:10 AM
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Join us January 18th at 4:00pm CT as we kick off a new three-part GNCRT #LibcomixOnline webinar series:  Be Prepared! "What to do when a comics challenge comes" BEFORE a challenge: Jan 18. 2023 at 4:00pm CT Register NOW DURING a challenge: Mar 15.2023 (time TBD)  AFTER a challenge: May ...

RE: Register for the July 21st GNCRT x Booklist webinar, "Be Prepared! The GNCRT Guide to Addressing Comic Book Bans, Censorship, and Challenges"

Posted By Amie Wright Jul 18, 2022 12:06 PM
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Not able to attend this webinar LIVE? Anyone who registers will receive a link to the recording the day after the webinar in a follow-up eblast.  Booklist will also post the recording the day after the webinar on this website: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars-archive Please join us July ...

Register for the July 21st GNCRT x Booklist webinar, "Be Prepared! The GNCRT Guide to Addressing Comic Book Bans, Censorship, and Challenges"

Posted By Amie Wright Jul 13, 2022 11:33 AM
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Please join us July 21st at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT for a free GNCRT x Booklist webinar - Register now Be Prepared! The GNCRT Guide to Addressing Comic Book Bans, Censorship, and Challenges In the last few years schools and libraries have experienced some of the highest number of bans to comics ...

GNCRT seeks information about censorship of comics in schools and libraries - PLS respond to survey by May 31.2022

Posted By Amie Wright Apr 28, 2022 05:17 PM
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In February 2022 the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) launched a new committee focused on preparing for and addressing bans, challenges, and other forms of censorship of comics in libraries. This committee's focus on comics complements ALA's broader ...

GNCRT is now seeking nominations for 4 new board members for April 2021 Elections!

Posted By Amie Wright Oct 08, 2020 11:22 AM
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Are YOU ready for a new challenge?  The ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is now seeking nominations for 4 new volunteer board members to be elected during the ALA Elections in April 2021.  We are looking for more members to join us in leadership roles - especially student members, ...

RE: REMINDER: GNCRT Town Hall tonight at 5-6pm CT! Get involved with Member At Large Moni Barrette

Posted By Amie Wright Aug 20, 2020 04:29 PM
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Good catch - thank you! It is 6pm CT. I’m in Mountain time and got things off by 1hr. Thanks again, Amie :) Sent from my iPhone (please forgive any typos!)

REMINDER: GNCRT Town Hall tonight at 5-6pm CT! Get involved with Member At Large Moni Barrette

Posted By Amie Wright Aug 20, 2020 01:53 PM
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UPDATE: this session is at 6pm CT tonight (not 5pm CT) - my apologies for the time zone typo in the Subject Line (which apparently I cannot edit...?)  *********************************** Hello GNCRT members (+and ALA members who might have questions about comics librarianship!)  A reminder we ...

Join us for #ALAAC20 GNCRT President's Program: A (Comics) History in the Making 06/26 2pm CT

Posted By Amie Wright Jun 18, 2020 02:42 PM
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Join us next Friday June 26th at 2pm CT for #alavirtual20 GNCRT President's Program: A (Comics) History in the Making with: Alea Perez (GNCRT Incoming President) Malaka Gharib (I Was Their American Dream) Tasha Spillet-Sumner (From the Roots Up) #libcomix #alavirtual20 #ALAAC20 ALA Virtual ...

BCALA & GNCRT's new collaborative Black Lives Matter reading list launches today.

Posted By Amie Wright Jun 09, 2020 01:47 PM
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Comic books have always been political. They are both a reflection and a barometer of our times. From the first appearance of Captain America in March 1941 punching the face of Hitler, to recent titles like I am Alfonso Jones and MARCH - titles tackling police brutality and the life story of Congressman ...

GNCRT Affirms ALA Executive Board Statement Standing with BCALA

Posted By Amie Wright Jun 05, 2020 12:23 PM
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The Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table of the American Library Association affirms the ALA Executive Board's statement and stands in support of not only the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, but also the Black community at large. Together with BCALA, we are developing a book list that ...

WEBINAR: How Comics Publishers & Libraries are Working Together During COVID-19 Pandemic - And What Comes Next Tues 5/26 3pm CST

Posted By Amie Wright May 25, 2020 04:51 PM
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Tomorrow at 3pm CST join us for as we talk, "How Comics Publishers & Libraries are Working Together During COVID-19 Pandemic - And What Comes Next." Join guests Gina Gagliano (Random House Graphic) Jacq Cohen (Fantagraphics), Arune Singh (Boom! Studios), and Kevin Hamric (Viz Media) as they discuss, ...

GNCRT Spotlights Online Comics Resources and Brings Comic Creators to Your Home with #LibcomixOnline: Libraries & Creators Assemble!

Posted By Amie Wright Mar 26, 2020 12:59 AM
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In the midst of cancelled conventions, closures, and many other rapid changes to the way libraries and library staff work, the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is going virtual! The GNCRT will spotlight online comic reading and recommendations, resources and toolkits, and other #libcomix content ...

GNCRT at C2E2: LIVE STREAM Opening Keynote w/ Dr. Carol Tilley 'Comics Librarianship' tomorrow Fri Feb 28th 10:15-11:15am CST

Posted By Amie Wright Feb 27, 2020 06:56 PM
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The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is again hosting professional programming at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) February 28-March 1, 2020 including an exciting keynote session on, 'Comics Librarianship: Censorship, Gatekeeping - and Growth' with Dr. Carol Tilley ("Seducing the ...

Sat Feb 15th at 2pm Central - GNCRT Town Hall: Volunteer Opportunities

Posted By Amie Wright Feb 14, 2020 10:56 AM
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Happy Valentine's Day comics and library lovers! REMINDER: that the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is hosting a Town Hall: Volunteer Opportunities tomorrow Sat Feb 15th at 2pm Central. Hosted by GNCRT President, Amie Wright, and GNCRT President-Elect, Alea Perez, find out more about ...