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April 9, 2026

ALA and AFSCME Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide

On April 9, 2026, the American Library Association (ALA) – the largest library association in the world – and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – the nation’s largest union of cultural workers – reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and ensures the agency will continue carrying out its congressionally mandated work.

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New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our democracy,’ American Library Association warns

The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
 

 

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REFORMA and Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table and Announce Collaboration Core List Titles

GNCRT and REFORMA announce Collaboration Core List highlighting high-quality graphic novels that showcase Spanish-speaking and Latino stories and creators.

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GNCRT Announces Two New Diversity Initiatives

Following the successful collaborations with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and REFORMA, the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table is pleased to announce two new initiatives for increasing and elevating diverse voices in GNCRT’s...

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American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) announces establishment of the GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award

The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announces the GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award, dedicated to recognizing excellence in graphic novels for libraries.

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Applications for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now open

Libraries can apply for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. Deadline for applications is January 12, 2025. The grants awards funds and resources for graphic novel collection development and programming.

GNCRT Celebrates 2024 Recipients of the Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grants

The American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is excited to announce Rachel Perrone of Cranston, RI and Valerie Tohom of Los Angeles, CA as the recipients of the 2024 GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grants. Rachel...

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table celebrates the Denver Public Library and the Warren Public Library as the 2024 recipients of the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries

The American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. These grants, funded by the Will and Ann...

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The Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table’s Addressing Challenges Committee is now accepting submissions for their new community zine project

In February 2022, the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table created the Addressing Comics Challenges Committee with the charge of focusing on resources for libraries in preparing for and addressing bans, challenges, and other forms of censorship to comics...

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Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table accepting applications for 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant

The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is accepting applications for the 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. These grants provide funds for newer library professionals with limited financial support to attend the upcoming 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA and recognize the value and expertise of comics librarianship. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is April 1, 2024.

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2023 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List announced by the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table

ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to introduce the 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for children aged 5–12 years old, published in late 2022 through...

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Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announces 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List titles

ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to announce the 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Adults (BGNA) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for adults published in late 2022 through 2023, and it aims to...

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Applications for the 2024 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now open

CHICAGO — Applications for the 2024 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation. These grants recognize libraries for their role...

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REFORMA and the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table announce formal collaboration

Following the successful collaboration between the Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable (GNCRT) and the Black Caucus American Library Association (BCALA), the GNCRT and REFORMA are pleased to announce their new Collaboration Core Comics Reading List...

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Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Announces Recipients of the GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant

The American Library Association Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is excited to announce Gabriel Lopez of San Antonio, TX, and Avi Netzorg Woontner of Santa Fe, NM, as the recipients of the first GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grants...

Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table celebrates the 2023 recipients of the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries – Billings Public Library, Blue Island Public Library, and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

The American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. These grants, funded by the Will and...

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Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table introduces Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant with funding from Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment

The American Library Association (ALA) Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is excited to introduce a new grant opportunity intended to support the professional development of library workers interested in expanding their knowledge and experience...