{"product_id":"9798216195320","title":"Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library Graphic Novels, Manga, and More","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMaximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGraphic Novels, Manga, and More\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJack Phoenix\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Library \u0026amp; Information Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn engaging guide for all librarians looking to incorporate comics into their libraries. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis in-depth and expansive guide on the importance of comics in the library covers a range of topics:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· “What Is a Comic?” reviews the medium and its history \u003cbr\u003e· “How to Acquire Comics?” details what comics best suit your community and how to make them accessible for all readers\u003cbr\u003e· “Comic Conventions” provides new and useful information on assembling comic programs and events for all ages to increase engagement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition emphasizes the topics of censorship and book bans and how to defend your comic collection against rising threats to their inclusion in your library. It provides reimagined ways to promote and expand the incorporation of comics into your library collection and new and proven testimonials from professionals. Timely topics such as graphic medicine, comics in the curriculum, comics in special collections, and even using comics in professional development help librarians get the most out of this popular format. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll learn how to expand your library catalog to include an array of comics and display them in a way that reaches out to new members of your community and new ways to engage with your existing comics collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eJack Phoenix is an American librarian and writer now living in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Libraries Unlimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216195320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51944671445132,"sku":"9798216195320","price":53.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_223ba046-cab5-4f32-8d7d-9c4c35c52cc4.jpg?v=1786036052","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216195320","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}