Comics

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH (March)

Local resource hub for comics and graphic novels written about women, by women, for all. Online Graphic Novel Resources and Recommendations General Celebrate Women’s History Month With These Comics and Graphic Novels Female-Driven YA Graphic Novels — a community-created list from MeaghantheLib | Vancouver Public Library Women & Graphic Novels: A Guide | Glasgow Women’s

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH (February)

Graphic Novel Resources and Staff Recommendations! Graphic Novel Resources General Knowledge Bookstore Image Comics Tuma’s Books Goodreads Madison Public Library Mahogany Books Penguin Random House Superheroes Oakland Library DC Comics: Making Their Mark: Five Iconic Black DC Creators William & Mary Libraries World of Black Heroes Wikipedia: List of Black Heroes Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror

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Native American Heritage Month (November)

Graphic novels, staff recommendations, and more! Graphic Novel Selections (by Category) Title Creative Team Category Indiginerds: Tales From Modern Indigenous Life Alina Pete (editor), various Anthology Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, Vol. 1 Hope Nicholson Anthology Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, Vol. 2 Hope Nicholson Anthology Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, Vol. 3 Elizabeth LaPensee

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SPOOKY SELECTIONS! (October)

Need a graphic novel or board game recommendation for Spooky Season? Check out some selections from the GOCC staff! Alison Title Creative Team Category American Vampire Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque DC Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend Alys Arden, Jacquelin De Leon DC Kids Universal Monsters: Dracula James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Image Revival

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National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th)

Graphic novels, staff recommendations, local artist interview, and more! Who celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month? Why celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month? What’s the difference between Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx? How should we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Graphic Novel Selections (by Category) Mañana: Latinx Comics from the 25th Century Various Anthology Graphic Borders: Latino Comic Books

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Refugee and Immigrant Stories (August)

Graphic novels, staff recommendations, resources, and more! For the month of August, we are celebrating and showcasing immigrant and refugee stories from all over the world. Graphic Novel Selections (by Category) Title Author/Illustrator Category Our Stories Carried Us Here Various Anthology Voces Sin Fronteras: Our Stories, Our Truth Latino Youth Leadership Council of LAYC Anthology

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Superman: For A Better Tomorrow

by London Heady Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us into something better. And on my soul, I swear that until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice are the reality we all share, I’ll never stop fighting. (Action Comics #775) On July 11th, for the first time in

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Disability Awareness Month (July)

Graphic novels, staff recommendations, featured creator, and more! The primary focus of the selections represented here are various physical disabilities in comics. For more selections on mental health and related disabilities, please visit our Mental Health Awareness Month webpage. Suggestions on how we can always improve our selections and representation on our shelves is always

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LGBTQIA+ Celebration/Pride Month (June)

Graphic novels, staff recommendations, featured creators, and more! Our primary goal at GOCC is to make sure everyone is seen, heard, and accepted for who they are as they walk through our doors. We pride (no pun intended) ourselves on carrying an extensive amount of LGBTQIA+ literature and graphic novels year round. Ranging from superhero

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)

Graphic novels, staff recommendations, featured creator, and more! May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI). AAPI Month is an important time of year at GOCC, as our founder, Gabi, is of Hawaiian descent on her father’s side. Aside from her many talents and certifications, Gabi also has a degree in Hawaiian Language

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