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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The New York Public Library just released its Best New Comics of 2026, with 50 titles selected by their comics committee, three are by CCS alumni! www.nypl.org/books-more/r... @nypl.bsky.social

This image shows book covers of works by CCS alumn included in the New York Public Library Best New Comics list.

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Jen Vaughn, Storyteller at Large @thejenya.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How I’ve missed this place: the Center for @cartoonstudies.bsky.social in White River Junction, Vermont

Image of an intersection with several brick buildings from the very early 1900s. One had a vintage sign that says Room with bath. Across the street is the old Colodny building with the sign ‘the Center for Cartoon Studies.’

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join us at TWIST 2026: TWIn STate Comics & Zine Fair this Friday, October 2nd, from 4-8pm at Junction Arts Media in White River Junction, Vermont!!

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This Thursday - 10/1! Webinar on Nonfiction Comics - $5 with Eleri Harris ’14- 10/1/26 at 6:30 pm ET Sign up! www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/we...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This fall, The Center for Cartoon Studies will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars. All proceeds will help sponsor zine fests around the USA that CCS supports. The webinars will feature CCS alums @elerimai.bsky.social @lukehealy.bsky.social Sign up!: cartoonstudies.org/workshops

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Jen Vaughn, Storyteller at Large @thejenya.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fall Appearances! Winging my way through clouds and sea to events full of comics and TTRPGs! 9.12 @okcomicarts.bsky.social at Table 7! 10.1 @cartoonstudies.bsky.social Visiting Artist Talk 10.24-25 @geekgirlcon.bsky.social as a panelist 11.28 Dragonmeet with @tumblethrupod.bsky.social!

All that same location info but placed on the wing of a purple Pegasus and an armored Jen sits on the back of the horse.

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Check out recent graduate Meg Richardson '26 zine on Five Reasons to Choose The Center for Cartoon Studies! We'll have print copies at conventions and fairs this fall, including SPX and Shortrun ✏️

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Nightingales by Emil Wilson ’21 is out! The tender, surprising, and full of hope, The Nightingales is an unforgettable story about compassion, family, and the unexpected ways one person’s life can alter another’s. www.cartoonstudies.org/new-starred-...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

DRAGON TOWN AND THE DARKNESS BELOW by JP Coovert ’08 is a silver 2026 ENNIE AWARD winner in the Best Family Game/Product category! Congratulations JP! The annual ENNIE Awards celebrate the very best in tabletop roleplaying gaming. www.cartoonstudies.org/jp-coovert-0...

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meg @nutmargaret.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I’ll be tabling at Flame Con next weekend, then MILK in September! See ya!

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Kit Anderson '22 is the 2026-2027 The Center for Cartoon Studies Fellow! Kit Anderson ’22 is an Ignatz and Nebula-nominated cartoonist from Boulder, Colorado. She has published two books with Avery Hill, Safer Places (2024) and Second Shift (2025). Read more: www.cartoonstudies.org/ccs-2026-27-...

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A new edition of I Love This Part, to celebrate its 10th anniversary! Has it really been ten years?! Two girls in small town USA kill time as they try to get through their days at school, and an unexpected relationship develops. "Moving, emotional and sublime" - Graphic Policy tinyurl.com/4kwjm69d

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Colleen Frakes @colleenfrakes.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Someone just bought a bunch of zines from me at @seattlezinefest.org because their kid goes to @cartoonstudies.bsky.social 😆 Current CCS students, you have a cool dad!

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

SEAT AVAILABLE IN GRAPHIC NOVEL: SESSION 1 We've just had a space open up in the first session of Paul Karasik's Graphic Novel Workshop, for anyone interested in joining us next week! You can register via our workshops page at cartoonstudies.org or directly at www.regpacks.com/register/ccs...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

THE WEIGHT by Melissa Mendes '10 has been nominated for BOOK OF THE YEAR in the @harveyawards! The voting is now open to industry professionals at harveyawards.com

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We just wrapped up a fantastic month of cartooning workshops! More to come in July and August: cartoonstudies.org/workshops

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Follow this transformational Campus Renewal Project updates here cartoonstudies.org/telegraph

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The Thesis Exhibition by the Class of 2026 is on exhibit until June 5th, from noon to 4 p.m, Monday through Friday, at The Center for Cartoon Studies Gallery in the Colodny Building at 94 South Main Street in downtown White River Junction, Vermont. Free and open to the public.

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We are excited to announce the kick-off celebration for this year’s VT Reads selection—CHARITY AND SYLVIA by faculty member Tillie Walden ‘16! Join us for a comics panel discussion at CCS from 2–3 PM this Saturday (5/30)! The event is free, register now! www.eventbrite.com/e/vermont-re...

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Vermont Reads 2026 Kick-Off Panel Discussion

Join us at the Center for Cartoon Studies for a panel discussion with VT Reads author Tillie Walden, Marek Bennett, and Joel Christian Gill.

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Ben Passmore PCX table 29 @benpassmore.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Black Arms to Hold You Up is up for the Eisner for Best Reality-Based Work.

Ben (a beardy light brite) is holding a graphic novel while flipping a police car with some red skeleton ancestors. His Father is standing in the foreground asking “Ben! What are you doing?” and Ben is saying “Yo Dad, we got nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work”. Ben also asks that you vote for Black Arms to Hold You Up. An Ancestor lets us know that voting starts today.

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

VT Humanities VT Reads Kick-Off event 5/30 @cartoonstudies.bsky.social Tillie Walden '16 will be joined by fellow non-fiction cartoonists Joel Christian Gill and Marek Bennett to discuss creating comics and how they have used historical materials. www.vermonthumanities.org/event/vermon...

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Vermont Reads 2026 Kick-Off Panel Discussion

Join us at the Center for Cartoon Studies for a panel discussion with VT Reads author Tillie Walden, Marek Bennett and Joel Christian Gill.

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Lansing Independent Comics & Zine Fest @liczfest.com · 14/04/2026

LICZ! '26 is sponsored in part by @cartoonstudies.bsky.social, sending us support all the way from Vermont! It feels really special to have a name like CCS attached to this fest. Thank you so much for helping to keep this fest running, and let's get more comics made!

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Congratulations to The Center for Cartoon Studies Class of 2026! 🎉 This year's stunning diploma was drawn by Jeremy Sorese ❤️

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) will hold its 20th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 12noon, at Northern Stage. This year’s commencement speaker is renowned cartoonist and comics theorist @scottmccloud.bsky.social

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Congratulations to Leise Hook ‘20 for the release of her new graphic novel, NAMES AND FACES, a collection of graphic autobiographical essays! @henryholtbooks.bsky.social www.cartoonstudies.org/leise-hook-2...

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I designed this tote bag for www.indiebound.org. It will be available in participating US stores* on #IndieBookstoreDay, this Saturday, April 25!

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Announcing the 14th Annual Cartoonist Studio Prize Winners! www.cartoonstudies.org/announcing-t...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Announcing the Short List for the 2026 Cartoonist Studio Prize www.cartoonstudies.org/announcing-t...

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A great proud day for the world of comics! At the Vermont State House today Steve Bissette was named our 6th Cartoonist Laureate. Also recognized were outgoing laureate Tillie Walden who was laureate #5 and myself who was #1. @cartoonstudies.bsky.social @stephenrbissette.bsky.social

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The Vermont Statehouse floor as seen from the balcony. Plus HUGE chandelier.

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Stephen R. Bissette was recognized at the Vermont State House today as Vermont’s sixth Cartoonist Laureate! Congratulations!!!

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

"Charity and Sylvia" by Tillie Walden '16 is Vermont Humanities Vermont Reads 2026 choice! “Charity and Sylvia” is a groundbreaking biography that is also the story of 19th century America. www.vermonthumanities.org/programs/boo...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

CCS is renovating the Historic Telegraph Building in downtown White River Junction! Learn more, support the project: www.cartoonstudies.org/telegraph/ Drawing by Mitra Farmand ’13, animation by Alec Longstreth.

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Heidi MacDonald @ NYCC @comixace.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The Beat's own @zackquaintance.bsky.social with the annual @publisherswkly.bsky.social look at comics retailing. What a great piece talking about using short and long form video to connect with customers! /1 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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Comics Shop Tok

Comics retailers are stepping out from behind the counter and in front of the camera as business booms

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Internationally recognized cartoonist Stephen R. Bissette will be appointed Vermont’s sixth Cartoonist Laureate www.cartoonstudies.org/vermonts-six...

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Comic Arts Maine Portland @comicartsmaineport.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Comic Arts Maine Portland is thrilled to announce the return of the S’mores Awards mini grant program for emerging cartoonists in 2026, thanks to our generous sponsor Back Cove Books! To submit your comic pitch, visit this link: www.comicartsmaineportland.com/smores-award

A poster featured an illustrated Jim Henson-esque puppet of a S’more hold holding a trophy. Text reads 2026 S’mores Award, March 2nd-29th Submissions open! Mini Grants for New England Emerging Cartoonists. Poster art by Camden Crocker

Information graphic. Two logos at the top, one of a S’mores drawing a comic page and holding a trophy and the other reads ‘Back Cove Books Woodfords CRNR’ text of the graphic reads

Comic Arts Maine Portland (CAMP) is thrilled to announce the 2026 return of the S'mores Awards mini-grants for New England-based emerging cartoonists! These grants are made possible by the generous contribution of CAMP sponsor and local Portland bookstore, Back Cove Books.

Submissions for the S'mores Awards will be open from Monday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 29th at 11:59 PM EST. This is a juried, $300 mini-grant given to two artists who are primarily self-published to support the printing of a new mini comic. 2026 awardees will be announced at Comic Arts Maine Portland on Saturday, April 11th at 2:30PM.

To submit your pitch, please visit:
www.comicartsmaineportland.com/smores-award

We would also like to invite you to join us Friday, April 10 at Back Cove Books to celebrate the launch of the mini-comics created by our 2025 S'mores Award cohort! Details to follow.

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Heidi MacDonald @ NYCC @comixace.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I wrote about how the 2000 indie bookstores known as comics shops have won over the book publishing industry and more thoughts on #comicspro26

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Something fun: I am honored to be joining the Boston Comic Arts Foundation team as the new Accessibility Coordinator! I'll be working on ways to ensure BCAF events continue with the accessibility efforts already in place, while seeking ways to improve and to build greater connections in the area!

A series of 8 horizontal panels featuring comics themed images and the words BCAF Building Community Through Comics

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Applications are open for the 2026 Cornish CCS Residency Fellowship, which will take place October 16- November 16, 2026. The Deadline to apply is April 3, 2026. www.cartoonstudies.org/applications...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Summer Workshop Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline is March 26! For details, and to apply, visit: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The Center for Cartoon Studies is proud to announce the fourteenth annual Cartoonist Studio Prize! 🎉 Awarded to work that exemplifies excellence in cartooning. The creators of two exceptional comics for this year will be awarded $500 each. Deadline is 2/28! cartoonstudies.org/studioprize

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Summer Workshops Announced 🎉 Learn more, and sign up: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Leise Hook '20 new book, NAMES AND FACES, is a collection of graphic autobiographical essays. Releasing on April 14, it is now available for pre-order via Henry Holt Books! @henryholtbooks.bsky.social www.cartoonstudies.org/leise-hook-2...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Miss the livestream event with Alison Bechdel and Tillie Walden '16? You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/live/LCiBsFg...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Join us in celebrating CCS’s 20th Anniversary with Alison Bechdel and Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Tillie Walden ‘16 for a special free livestream event on Friday, November 21st, 3–4 pm EST www.cartoonstudies.org/join-us-in-c...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The Cartoonist Veteran Project comics are available as free digital downloads, including "When I Returned" and "A Whole Lifetime of Firsts." Read more: www.cartoonstudies.org/css-studio/c...

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

11/21, 3pm - A free livestreamed event celebrating CCS’s 20th Anniversary! Two of Vermont’s most acclaimed cartoonists, Alison Bechdel and Tillie Walden ‘16, will share the stage for a rare public conversation about art, place, and the ways VT has shaped their work. Link in bio. cartoonstudies.org

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