Presentations

Why Manga?

Manga in Libraries Series

May 19, 2021   |      Online    |   6:00 PM

Session Description:

The Manga in Libraries webinar series is designed to address questions about manga collection development, programming, etc. Furthermore, it gathers together experts across the country to engage in a deeper conversation about these topics.  In this inaugural session, Why Manga?, librarians discuss the importance of including manga in the collection, suggestions for purchasing, resources for collection development, and more.

The Manga in Libraries webinar series is sponsored by the New York City School Librarians’ Association and the American Library Association’s Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table.

Speakers: 

Jillian Rudes (host),  Ashley Hawkins, Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough, Sara Smith, & Christina Taylor