Hello, Sharon

We wanted to thank you for participating in the Virtual Library Comic Convention (VLCC) live events on July 30th. Your participation means a lot. In these current times it is easy to feel separate from one another, but shared and intersecting passions are everywhere and will always find a way to bring us together.

We are grateful to the publishers who made eBooks available in the program this summer: Capstone Publishing, Tidal Wave Publishing, and the San Jose Public Library, whose Graphic Novel archive we were also able to feature in one of the VLCC sessions. These partners made thousands of comics available to people across 11 states, supporting libraries as they have grappled with closing buildings and an increased need to deliver robust digital and remote services to patrons during a crisis. 

We are also grateful to all the talented individuals who donated their time on our VLCC live event sessions. The sessions were creative and will serve as a treasure trove of information and programming support that libraries can use year-round. Below you will find links to recordings of the sessions, which we encourage you to share widely, along with links to learn more about the work our panelists are doing year-round.

Creating a Successful and Relevant Digital Community Engagement Initiative in Your Library: Graphic Novel Making Contest Toolkit from the San Jose Public Library (SJPL)

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This has always been one of our favorite projects and it was so outstanding to make it a part of this VLCC event. We learned even more about how the folks at SJPL make this magic happen and any library trying to adapt to the virtual world can gain inspiration from how they took this program online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about the San Jose Public Library (SJPL) Graphic Novel Making contest at http://sjpl.org/graphicnovels

The SJPL crew also recommends these books to help you conceive and launch a graphic novel making program:

• Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels by Scott McCloud (978-0060780944)
• 50 Fandom Programs: Planning Festivals and Events for Tweens, Teens, and Adults (978-0838915523)

Worth 1,000 Words: Visual Storytelling Through Comics & Graphic Novels

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What a treat to hear insights into the creative and tactical approaches these two amazing creators use to bring stories to life.

• Keep up with the work of panelist J.N Monk on Twitter and learn more about his work.
• Tour the amazing art and stay tuned into the work of artist and illustrator Jason Walz.
  • Author of these fantastic works: Last Pick (9781626728912), Last Pick: Born to Run (626728933), Last Pick: Rise Up (162672895X), Homesick (1624072313)

Comic Book Art 101: Demonstrations, Tips, and Tricks of the Trade

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This session provides a unique approach to orienting people of all ages to feel comfortable putting pen to paper when it comes to comic book art. With different approaches to arrive at the same place, Gordon and Darren are able to help you envision your own art and help inspire creativity in others.

• Visit artist Gordon Purcell’s Wikipedia page. Gordon so graciously picked out a few of his favorite projects and books to share with you, so check them out: Justice League Unlimited: Galactic Justice (ISBN 978-1-77950-673-3), Star Trek Year Four (ISBN 978-160010279-0), The Trojan Horse (ISBN 0-8225-3085-6)
• Darren Davis of Tidal Wave Comics is an old friend and we were happy to have him as a part of our VLCC program. Check out the work he is doing at Tidal Wave and look for his comics on BiblioBoard Library and other channels.

BookFeud: Graphic Novel and Comic Edition

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What a great, high-energy session! Thanks to this super fun group for creating a unique and entertaining session that covers the high level and minutiae of the comic world. We encourage you to check out the work of these talented artists and writers who made us laugh aplenty during this one hour romp.

Eric Burnham (writer + artist) - Bio and link to work
Ron Marz (writer) - Wikipedia page
Ted Anderson (writer and librarian!) - Goodreads Page

Welcome to The Editor’s Roundtable

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Anyone looking to understand how to break into the Comics world should watch this session. Amazing chemistry between the moderator, John Shabelski, and a panel of some of the most influential voices in the comics and graphic novel world sheds light on how the business works and how to think about breaking into it. See our panelist’s recommendations below.

From Lerner Publishing:

Lizard in a Zoot Suit by Marco Finnegan - 978-1-5415-2365-4 [library hardcover] - 978-1-5415-8695-6 [paperback]

Ever After by Olivia Vieweg - 978-1-5415-8392-4 [library hardcover] - 978-1-72841-292-4 [paperback]

Chris Harbo, Capstone Publishing
Greg Hunter, Lerner (follow Greg on Twitter)
Justin Eisenger, IDW Publishing (follow Justin on Twitter)
Mandi Hart, Cave Pictures Publishing (keep up with Cave Pictures Publishing on Twitter)

Thank you again for your support. Please share the videos and support the authors and publishers that have been so generous with their time and content this summer.

Until next time!

Mitchell Davis
Founder & CEO
BiblioLabs
www.biblioboard.com
www.createsharediscover.com

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