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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Eisner voters: Voting closes June 5! Please vote @queersportsproject.bsky.social for best anthology and for @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social's other nominees. Email @taramavery.bsky.social at tara[at]stackeddeckpress[dot]com for digital review copies! #EisnerAwards #foryourconsideration #reviewcopies

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

COME OUT AND PLAY is a 2026 Eisner nominee!!! So proud to be part of this glorious testament to queer athletes & sports stories. If you're an industry professional, please vote for us for Best Anthology! @queersportsproject.bsky.social @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social @meganpraz.bsky.social

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

In collaboration with @authorsabb.bsky.social, I'm speaking out against H.R. 7661. This bill would prohibit public schools in EVERY state from carrying ANY book involving trans people. Please join me in calling your US House rep to voice your disapproval of this unconstitutional and bigoted bill.

a blue graphic with an outline of the United States. Red and white text reads: Call. National Book Banning Bill Proposed in US House of Reps. Tell your rep: Vote no on H.R. 7661.

a blue and red graphic with white text that reads: House Republicans have introduced a bill to effectively grant the federal government decision-making power over what books make it into the library. H.R. 7661 is a national-level book banning bill that would ban any book that, according to the bill's language, "(ii) involves gender dysphoria or transgenderism." This means any book about a trans person or the trans experience would be banned from every public school in the United States.

a blue graphic with red and white text that reads: Call your reps. Tell them they must oppose this bill at every turn. It is egregiously unconstitutional, targets ideas based on ideological disapproval, and misleads parents and the public about the content of children's books. It does nothing to protect kids and will badly harm education. It will tie school material funding into knots and hurt anyone who is a library materials vendor, regardless of content. If you are a bookseller, librarian, or author, tell them your livelihood depends on the next generation of readers.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 26/01/2026

The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

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Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I finished penciling my new graphic novel!!! I drew all 265 pages in one calendar year. 😳 Next up: inking. Pub date: TBD. But worth it to revel in my accomplishment for a moment. @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

I'll be at San Diego Comic Con!!! So excited for the Eisners ceremony and for my panel with @geneluenyang.bsky.social, Coach Lou Richie, @marcbernardin.bsky.social, Wahab Algarmi, and Briana Loewinsohn (with a signing to follow)! @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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Samuel Sattin @samuelsattin.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🌟 The time has arrived! The official trailer for UNICO: HUNTED is here, in bookstores everywhere July 1st from Scholastic/Graphix/Tezuka Productions! Thank you to @anime-atelier.com for breaking the news. Preorder now! @gurihiru.bsky.social 🎨🌟 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuV_...

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Unico: Hunted (Volume 2) - Official Trailer

YouTube video by Anime Atelier

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Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Kids summer reading recs from The Times in London includes UNICO: HUNTED! Out from Scholastic Graphix next week 7/1! Tezuka Prods, written by @samuelsattin.bsky.social and art by @gurihiru.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/culture/book...

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Our summer reading guide: 10 terrific books for children

A lost unicorn, kids during the Blitz and that awful first day at big school — there’s a book here for every young reader

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Eisner voting ends this Thursday, June 5, so don't forget to submit your ballot if you haven't already! Link: eballot.app/ComicCon/log...

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Comic Rex Club @comicrex.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We’re talking all about @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social ‘s Eisner-nominated Out of Left Field today over on the Comic Rex Club Discord! Join the chat! discord.gg/FNf6Uh8D3J

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Comics creators and professionals, it's time to vote for the 2025 Eisner Awards! If you aren't already a voter, you can apply for a ballot here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Vote here: eballot.app/ComicCon/log... Thank you!!! 🏆 @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play! @queersportsproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

COVER REVEAL! Look at this big beautiful rainbow masterpiece by @andycasadonte.bsky.social! Just a few more days until this baby is headed to the printer! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... #booksky #comicsky #coverreview

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Dan Newland @historian.us · 22/05/2025

And so my Eisner readthrough begins. Starting this year with the six nominees for Best Publication For Teens. Congrats to Jen Wang, @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social, @geneluenyang.bsky.social, Leuyen Pham, @davidfwalker.bsky.social, @marcuskwame.com, @mollyostertag.bsky.social and Adam de Souza!

Six extremely interesting looking graphic novels are arranged on the desk. Marcus Kwame Anderson drew Big Jim and the White Boy and Leuyen Pham illustrated Lunar New Year Love Story.

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The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play! @queersportsproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Holy cow & congratulations to QSP contributors @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social and Jon Macy on their #Eisner nominations!

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A very happy book birthday to REEL LIFE by @kaneicaruslynch.bsky.social! It was such a joy to work with Kane on this heartfelt, nuanced, beautifully illustrated, and deeply human book. I'm immensely proud of it and I know it'll mean a lot to readers. Go grab a copy wherever books are sold!

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Night of the Living Greg @gregsilber.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

And another special mazel tov to my good friend @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social RE his “best publication for teens” nom for his debut graphic novel, OUT OF LEFT FIELD! I told Jonah when it came out that I was stunned by his achievement. It’s everything it needs to be. Glad the Eisner folks agree!

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

OUT OF LEFT FIELD is an Eisner nominee!!!!!! I am beyond thrilled—thank you, thank you, thank you to the Eisner judges for this incredible recognition!

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Young readers become adult readers, and considering distressing data showing that kids are reading less, it's more important than ever to advocate for reading. Join me in supporting the CBC's #ChildrensBookWeek! #StoryOcean @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I teamed up w/ authors to discuss the experience of having their books challenged/banned. Please check it out! Big thanks to Becky Albertalli, @aidenschmaiden.bsky.social, @lillielainoff.bsky.social @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social, @ryanestrada.com and more. youtu.be/Bee0yTSIEdE

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BANNED AUTHORS SPEAK OUT

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Honored to be featured in @readswithrachel.bsky.social's video about book bans. I explain why it's wrong to keep LGBTQIA+ teens from books that validate and inform who they are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bee0... @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Aw yeah!!! OUT OF LEFT FIELD was selected -- TWICE! -- for the 2025 Children's Book Council Favorites Award list! It was named a Teacher Favorite and a Librarian Favorite for grades 9-12. Thank you, CBC! #kidsfaves

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The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play! @queersportsproject.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Come Out and Play! ⚾️ @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social’s “How Jake Got His Groove Back” is a heartwarming tribute to baseball and brotherly love. Back us today! Just 4 more days to get the books: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... 2/2

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The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play! @queersportsproject.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

BASEBALL is BACK! Here's our 🤩💙 Shohei Ohtani appreciation post 💙😍 If you love baseball comics, you'll love @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social's "How Jake Got his Groove Back"! Back us on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... #baseballsky #openingday #mlb

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Baby is 1. 👶 OUT OF LEFT FIELD was published one year ago today! I'm still so proud of this book and so grateful to @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social / @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social for sharing it with the world. Grab a copy here if you haven't already: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Out-of...

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Want to know why Zach wore heels to baseball practice? Back the Kickstarter for COME OUT AND PLAY: THE QUEER SPORTS PROJECT!!! There’s just 11 days left, so get in the game before time runs out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... @queersportsproject.bsky.social | @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social

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The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play! @queersportsproject.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

"Look. It is NOT easy to hit in these heels." Batter up! @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social brings you "How Jake Got His Groove Back," a sweet & funny story about family, fun, and falling back in love with baseball. Come Out and Play! Now on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

THE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!! If you're queer, a sports fan, or a comics fan (or all 3, like me!), you MUST grab a copy of this anthology, which includes a story by me. Here's the @kickstarter.com page: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social @queersportsproject.bsky.social

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The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play! @queersportsproject.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Come Out and Play! The sporty queer comics mixtape of your dreams is coming to Kickstarter TOMORROW! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... Here's a little sneak-peek at @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social's charming and funny "How Jake Got His Grove Back" ⚾

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

The Kickstarter campaign for this awesome 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ QUEER SPORTS ✨💫 comics anthology launches in just 10 days!!! Sign up now for updates and be one of the first to back the project: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... @queersportsproject.bsky.social @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social

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Coming soon: Come Out and Play: The Queer Sports Project

A full-color comics anthology about LGBTQ+ sports & athletes.

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

PLAY BALL!!! I'm thrilled to announce that I am part of @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social's @queersportsproject.bsky.social! I contributed a story called "How Jake Got His Groove Back." The @kickstarter.com campaign is launching soon -- check it out and sign up here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

So, what do you think... am I having TOO much fun with the new book...?

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Just a couple of days left to bid on my "Ask My Anything" Zoom session (plus a ton of other great items) and help contribute to LA wildfire relief! bsky.app/profile/kidl... www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

As a graphic novel editor and published graphic novelist, Jonah will give a private, hour-long "Ask Me Anything" about graphic novel publishing. @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social is a cartoonist and editor at Graphix, Scholastic's graphic novel imprint. #kidlit

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is NOW OPEN! We have more than 340 INCREDIBLE items from top authors, illustrators, editors, agents and publishing professionals. You don’t want to miss out! Go bid here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Auction runs Jan 20th - Jan 26th. #kidlit

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I'm thrilled to participate in @kidlitforla.bsky.social's auction to raise money for wildfire relief! Have questions about graphic novel publishing? I'll answer via 1:1 Zoom. Tons of other awesome items up for auction too, and time is limited, so bid now! My item: www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I've been immersed in creating a new comic lately and couldn't resist sharing some of my favorite excerpts. It's been a while since I worked in full color -- it's been a joy to recover and push those skills! More details about this project to come VERY SOON... stay tuned!!

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

How cool is this?! Huge thanks to my beloved local coffee shop, Brooklyn Perk, for offering to display my book. Stop by 605 Flatbush to check it out! @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play! @queersportsproject.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We’re making a sports comics anthology! Our dazzling team of cartoonists, athletes, and queer storytellers includes… @danverzone.bsky.social 🏀

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nyxie🏳️‍⚧️ @nyxiepoo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

retweet if ur a queer sports fan, i want to see something

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

New York friends! Please join me and my beloved Big Apple Softball League for an evening of variety show fun at Wild Project (195 East 3rd St, NYC). I'll be reading an excerpt of OUT OF LEFT FIELD. Tix are $10 and all proceeds benefit Trinity Place Shelter. ci.ovationtix.com/621/producti...

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jasper (pectober era) @jasperthecrab.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

a gentle reminder that you don't need to wait to be good enough to write or draw the things you wanna draw you get better through creating the things you wanna make, not by waiting to become better to make things

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Gale Galligan @galegalligan.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

comics venn diagram from earlier in the year — projects can be fulfilling in some ways but lacking in others! it can be useful to: (1) nail down what you want from a book (2) not tie your self-worth to the job 🫠🙂‍↕️ (3) identify your needs that the book is NOT addressing & meet them elsewhere

Venn diagram with three circles reading Craft, Money, and Reputation.

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

also please join us, if you're an author, illustrator, anthology editor or contributor, have ever had your name on a book, traditionally or indie published. We're gonna need all hands on deck. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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AABB Author Sign-Up Form

Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Characters for a new (yet to be announced) comic I'm working on. 👀 #baseballisgay

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Jonah Newman @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Next Saturday, November 9: I'll be tabling at Gillen Brewer School's inaugural Neurodiversity Comic Con at Asphalt Green in Manhattan from 11 am to 5 pm! Come meet over two dozen talented creators at this family-friendly event. More info: sites.google.com/gillenbrewer...

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