A Thank You Note to Librarians: A Conversation with Chris Grabenstein
Chris Grabenstein has had a prodigious output in the last several years, writing over twenty books and winning two Anthony and three Agatha Awards. His latest book, Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s...
View ArticleWhat is an Adult Graphic Novel?
We recently added an adult graphic novel collection to our library. We have had young adult graphic novels since the early 2000s. Tween and beginning reader graphic novels were added in 2008. Yet...
View ArticleBoys Read Pink: Challenging Gender Norms
For over seventy years, the color pink has symbolized all things feminine. It was understood that girls wear pink and boys wear blue.[1] This idea extended into all areas of life, including themes of...
View ArticleNew York Comic Con 2016
I have always wanted to go to New York Comic Con but I haven’t in the past as it always seemed like it might be too crowded and I also felt that it was too expensive. However, this year I found out...
View ArticleYA Writer Dishes on Parody Twitter Account
If you wonder how much humor could possibly be centered on the concept of the fabulously good-looking but somewhat maladjusted teen, male protagonist, you clearly need to check out Broody. Carrie Ann...
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