Summer is here and for a good few of us that means the start of something we wait all year for-- Comic book and anime conventions! Louisiana hosts many conventions throughout the year, weekend-long events where people celebrate the media they love. If you're curious about what these events entail, or if you're planning to…
Streaming from the Shelves
Streaming services have revolutionized the way we consume entertainment. Similar to cable subscriptions without the scheduled programming, websites like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu provide hours of content for paying customers and their families. If you’re a consumer of these kinds of services, it may come as no surprise that some of the shows and…
Spotlight: My Hero Academia
Superheroes are everywhere in our media, and we're living in a time when their stories are celebrated. This year alone, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature; Black Panther was nominated for Best Picture. Wonder Woman made the American Film Institute's top 10 list in 2017, and Avengers: Endgame has recently taken the spot for the…
Anime April, week 3
Welcome to the third installment of Anime April! We continue our series with another fun collection of titles for you to discover. Titles with an asterisk (*) signify an item available on Hoopla. Hoopla's collection is subject to change every month. Titles available at the time of this article's publication may not be available in…
Anime April, week 1
Summer vacation is approaching fast, but not fast enough for our patrons still in school. Final exam preparations are underway, not to mention standardized tests. It’s a busy time before the summer fun can begin, and sometimes we need a break. Starting with this article, I will be covering various topics that are relevant to…
The Black Book of Colors
If you are reading this article, you are capable of experiencing our world through sight. However, not everyone can. Having a visual disability requires a different approach to learning. The book featured in today's article provides a wonderful experience for readers of any capability. The Black Book of Colors, by Menena Cottin, provides examples of the different…
2018 Comic Bookend
2018 has wrapped up and it was one busy year. I've been writing articles for the library since October 2017, but this concluded my first whole year of writing. We've been through a few topics of discussion on this blog, and now is an adequate time for me to speak personally. Comics and graphic novels…
Celebrating Walt Disney: the Man Behind the Magic
Walt Disney's name is recognized worldwide and the films produced through his company have left a lasting impression. In collaboration with our site's previous Disney article, this article will focus more on the man behind the company name rather than the films it has produced. Our libraries have many different books available when looking into the…
Spooky Scary Comic Books, vol. 2
It's that time of year again when the weather grows colder and the hunger for spooky stories grows. Both can send shivers down your spine, and we have a batch of fantastic stories for you to check out at the library. Titles with an asterisk (*) signify an eComic available on Hoopla. Hoopla's collection is…
Class Comics
Summer has come to a close, and school has started again for our younger patrons. With textbooks, reading lists, projects, and a lot of homework, kids need a break! Thankfully, the library can provide a reprieve for students still adjusting to their school schedule, and if you've followed this blog for a while you know…
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