{"product_id":"comic-book-collections-and-programming","title":"Comic Book Collections and Programming","description":"\u003cp\u003eComic Book Collections and Programming will help librarians build a collection that’s right for their library, including specialty collections for kids, teens, and adults. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting. It also address advanced topics like comics and pedagogy, bringing comics artists and authors into the library, and using comics as a community outreach tool – even hosting comic conventions in libraries. \u003cbr\u003eThe guide covers:\u003cbr\u003eComics for kids, teens, and adults.Comics genres from superheroes to fantasy to Manga; from memoirs and biographies to science texts to Pulitzer Prize winning literature.Comics publishers and distributors.Comics history and influential contemporary creators.Online resources and communities.\u003cbr\u003eAfter reading the guide, librarians will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganize creator visits and events.Plan and produce community anthologies.Host drawing parties and comic discussion groups.Preserve comics in a library environmentDevelop, run, and grow a library-based comic convention.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an essential reference for collections librarians, children’s librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. The guide is aimed at public, academic, and school libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239030280536,"sku":"9781538107324","price":77.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781538107324.jpg?v=1769825721","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/comic-book-collections-and-programming","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}