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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A huge thanks again to @schweizercomics.bsky.social , who designed our amazing seals for the Outstanding Comics Awards! 🤩 You can find him at his booth (1651) in the Library Marketplace #ALAAC26

Chris Schweizer, at his booth, holding physical copies of the awards seals he designed for the outstanding comics awards winners and honorees.

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It's the last day of #alaac26 and we've got a surprise for everyone. Maia Kobabe stopped by and signed copies of GENDER QUEER THE ANNOTATED EDITION for us to share with all of you! Come by the GNCRT Comics Lounge (1337) starting at 11 am to get a copy while they last!

Maia Kobabe smiling at camera amidst signing a pile of Gender Queer: the annotated edition

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Tonight starting at 5:30pm join us as we celebrate the first ever GNCRT Outstanding Comic Awards!

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Just getting started at the Graphic Novel/Gaming stage the GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award Winners Panel!! 🎉 #ALAAC26

Briana Loewinsohn (Raised By Ghosts), Peter Kuper (Insectopolis: A Natural History), Ben Applegate (editor/translator of Search and Destroy by Atsushi Kaneko) and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher (editor)

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Be sure to swing by Artist Alley this #ALAAC26 and check out all the booths! There’s amazing artists, illustrators and creators from all genres of comics, games, graphic novels, and books, showcasing original artwork 😍

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Need a break from the busyness of the exhibition hall? Stop by the comics lounge! Located in the back of the hall, Booth 1337. Take a break at a table, doodle a bit, leave a comic rec, and snag a copy of our collab lists!

Doodles on a large white sheet of paper hanging in front of a table. Doodles are all different styles and sizes. Speech bubbles from some of them saying various phrases. Join GNCRT. Your adventure begins here. Friday is chaotic. Comics! And more

Sheet of paper with reading recommendations written on them. Suggestions of Frieren, Delicious in Dungeon, Witch Hat Atelier, Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom, Barefoot Hen, Joe Sacco’s Palestine, Kate Beaton’s Ducks, War in the Neighborhood, Dodge City, The Olympians and the list continues

BCALA collab list, REFORMA collab list, RRT collab list on a table.

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Amie speed running the history behind the rise of comics librarians #ALAAC26 #Libcomix

Amie speaking at podium with coffee cup in one hand and gesturing with the other.

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

GNCRT is excited to celebrate the winning and honor titles of our inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards!

Celebrate the Outstanding Comics Awards. Sunday June 18th at 5:30 PM. ALA Annual Chicago, Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table.

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Don't forget to come join the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table for our 2026 Magical Comics Tea! Visit with creators and other comic-loving library staff as we hear about upcoming titles and projects from your favorite publishers!

Graphic for GNCRT Magical Tea Saturday June 27th

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Join us for a casual meeting in the GNCRT Comics Lounge for all those interested in graphic medicine! Come share your questions, your ideas, and meet other like-minded librarians from across ALA

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

GNCRT is excited to celebrate the winning and honor titles of our inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards! We’ll kick off the event by hearing from the GNCRT President, Shauntee Burns-Simpson, the Awards Committee Board Liaison, Kacy Helwick, and the creator of our Award seal,

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Don't forget to join tomorrow for this free, one-hour webinar from ALA’s Rainbow Round Table, as attendees will discover exemplary LGBTQIA+ graphic novels for readers of all ages, as featured in a recent collaboration between the Rainbow Round Table and the Graphic Novels &

Tuesday, June 18th 11am PT / 2pm ET. Pride is better Together! RRT x GNCRT Collaboration Core List

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Come join the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table for our 2026 Magical Comics Tea! Visit with creators and other comic-loving library staff as we hear about upcoming titles and projects from your favorite publishers!

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) is currently collaborating with the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) to create an annotated core list of Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) graphic novels highlighting APIA voices across all age groups.

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

GNCRT has all sorts of things planned for the comics lounge this year! From author signings to meetups, the comics lounge is the place to be! Stop by Booth #1337 during #alaac26 #americanlibraryassociation #graphicnovel #comics

Graphic of Comincs Lounge Booth #1137 Saturday

Graphic for Comics Lounge Booth #1337 Sunday & Monday

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Join the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table for our annual Friday Forum on June 26 at #ALAAC26! This year, GNCRT is focusing on community building through comics. #americanlibraryassociation #graphicnovel #comics

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Attending #ALAAC26 in Chicago? Are you interested in volunteering for the GNCRT Comics Lounge? We would love to have you! Please fill out the Volunteer Form by June 14th and we will contact you. bit.ly/LOUNGE2026 #americanlibraryassociation #graphicnovel #comics

Graphic of Comics Lounge Volunteers Needed

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Don't forget to join this free, one-hour webinar from ALA’s Rainbow Round Table, featuring a recent collaboration between the Rainbow Round Table and the Graphic Novels & Comics Round with LGBTQIA+ graphic novels for readers of all ages on Tuesday, June 16, at 2pm ET/11am PT!

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Last chance to apply for our standing committees, which will serve from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. If you are interested in serving on any of those committees, please submit your application by Sunday, May 24, 2026 bit.ly/42MEvIN

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

GNCRT and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries! The 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant is awarded to Amanda Zerangue, Jermaine Bryant, and Janelle Fuller of the University

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Don't forget that we are accepting applications for our standing committees, which will serve from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. If you are interested in serving on any of those committees, please submit your application by Sunday, May 24, 2026 bit.ly/42MEvIN

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

In this free, one-hour webinar from ALA’s Rainbow Round Table, attendees will discover exemplary LGBTQIA+ graphic novels for readers of all ages, as featured in a recent collab between the RRT & the GNCRT. Join us on Tuesday, June 16, at 2pm ET/11am PT! bit.ly/4wh2zkt

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We are now accepting applications for our standing committees, which will serve from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. If you are interested in serving on any of those committees, please submit your application by Sunday, May 24, 2026 bit.ly/42MEvIN

Graphic of GNCRT 2026 Volunteer Applications Now Open

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Don't forget to register for today's virutal panel hosted by the GNCRT Metadata & Cataloging Committee ala-events.zoom.us/m...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

GNCRT Metadata & Cataloging Committee is pleased to host a virtual panel on April 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM CT focused on local cataloging practices for comics and graphic novels. To register, click on the link: ala-events.zoom.us/m...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

GNCRT is excited to announce Christa Bell as the winner of the 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. www.ala.org/news/202...

Graphic that reads Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant Recepient Announced!

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Reminder that GNCRT is looking for two Members-at-Large to serve a two-year term from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028. Join us and help with molding the future of our Round Table. #LibComix. Deadline is Sunday, April 12th airtable.com/appfeYL...

Graphic of the GNCRT Board Seats Member-At-Large. Application deadline is April 12th

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Yellow background with black text that reads "GNCRT Metadata & Cataloging Committee Local Cataloging Practices for Comics and Graphic Novels. Looking at how comics and graphic novels are cataloged in practice, it seems like every library does things differently. April 21, 2026 1:30 PM ET, 12:30 PM CT, 11:30 AM MT, 10:30 AM PT"

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Don't forget that each month, join us on Discord to talk about and share your favorite comics on a theme! For April, we'll talk about our favorite environmentally themed comics! This event takes place on Monday, April 6th at 6:00pm CST discord.gg/HJSuAdR8W...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

GNCRT is looking for two Members-at-Large to serve a two-year term from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028. Join us and help with molding the future our our Round Table. #LibComix. Deadline is Sunday, April 12th airtable.com/appfeYL...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Final reminder of GNCRT is still accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Deadline to apply for the grant is March 22, 2026: bit.ly/4udJQ8x

Graphic of the Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. Applications are due March 22nd

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Don't forget that GNCRT is still accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026: bit.ly/4udJQ8x

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Just a reminder that GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comic librarians: The 2026 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026 bit.ly/4udJQ8x

Graphic of the GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. Deadline to apply: March 22, 2026

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Each month, join us on Discord to talk about and share your favorite comics on a theme! For April, we'll talk about our favorite environmentally themed comics! This event takes place on Monday, April 6th at 6:00pm CST discord.gg/HJSuAdR8W...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

GNCRT is accepting applications for a conference travel grant intended for comics library workers: The 2025 Oni Press GNCRT Travel Grant. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is March 22, 2026 bit.ly/GNCRTTravelGrant

Graphic of Comic Librarian Conference Travel Grant. 2 recipients will be selected to receive reimbursement of up to $3,000. Deadline to apply: March 22,2026

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Still looking for a volunteer opportunity with GNCRT? The GNCRT's Lists, Awards, & Juries committees are still looking for members, serving from Jan 1-Dec 30,2026 Submit your application here: airtable.com/appP380k3sDp...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Final Reminder! Booklist is starting work on its eighth annual Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries, which mails with our July issue and is distributed at a variety of conferences. Submissions must be received by February 8th -- new date! airtable.com/appa8wgGSwLw...

Graphic for "Booklist's Guide to Graphic Novels in Libraries. Call for Submissions. Deadline extended to Feb 9th!". Green background with clouds in the top lefthand corner and bottom righthand corner

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The BEST adult graphic novels of 2025 have arrived! Get ready to dive into incredible stories & unforgettable art. See the full list: bit.ly/4pYSULe #BestGraphicNovels #Comics #ReadingList

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Booklist Guide to Graphic Novels - call for submissions. Deadline EXTENDED! They are interested in a wide variety of topics relating to comics, manga, and graphic novels in libraries and the deadline has been extended until February 9th @ala-booklist.bsky.social airtable.com/appa8wgGSwLw...

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

GNCRT and the Rainbow Round Table are pleased to announce the Collaboration List titles for 2026! View press release here: bit.ly/4t4iMbl

Graphic Novels and Comics Round table and the Rainbow Round Table announces their Collaboration Core List for 2026. Graphic novels by and about LGBTQIA+ people for all ages and in a range of genres with diverse characters and stories

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Exciting news! 🎉 The inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards was announced today Each award has three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and series! 🧵 for press releases Browse the Awards winners and honorees on our site www.ala.org/gncrt/awards... #LibComix

Graphic Novels and Comics Round table announces the 2025 Outstanding comics awards for Adults, Young Adults, Children for Fiction, Non-fiction, and series. Book covers of the winners in the background.

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

💸 Treasurer - A two year commitment - Manages GNCRT financing (expense requests & quarterly performance reports) - Prepares a yearly budget - Acts as liaison to ALA Finance Committee and ALA Planning & Budget Committee questions? Ask us!

Learn about GNCRT Board Seats. Treasurer. Two year commitment. Be prepared to crunch numbers & understand budget calculations. Knack for spreadsheets. Deadline to apply is December 12, 2025

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

😎 President-Elect - a three year commitment (You're president-elect, president, past-president) - sets the vision for the year - Represents GNCRT to the wider world - Presents the President's Program at ALAAC - Chairs monthly board meetings questions? Ask us!

Learn about GNCRT Board Seats. President-Elect. A three year commitment. desire to lead. A strong vision for the round table. Forward facing, clear communicator. Nominations open - Deadline to apply is Dec 12, 2025

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The ALA Gift Shop is doing a new promotion with a HUGE discount. TODAY (Dec 1st) ONLY. 30% off on orders of $70 or more in the ALA gift shop, including GNCRT merch 😉 If you've been wanting to buy lots of things, today is the day! librarygiftshop.org/

Cyber Monday. December 1st, 2025. Save 30% on $70+ orders!

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🚨 Final Reminder 🚨 This is the last weekend to apply to volunteer on GNCRT's Lists, Awards, & Juries committees (Deadline Nov 30th). airtable.com/appP380...

Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply Nov 30, 2025

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Reminder: GNCRT is accepting volunteer applications for our LIsts, Awards & Juries, serving from Jan 1- Dec30, 2026. Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge... Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...

GNCRT Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025 *Must be a GNCRT member. Read more on our website.

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