The traditional book club has been an essential fixture of library programming in communities of all sizes, while opportunities for social interaction around shared interests are becoming more fragmented — especially online.

Starting a comic or manga book club at your library or school might seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re not personally familiar with the medium, so this resource is designed to ensure you and your readers have the best experience possible.

• Prepare: What you’ll need to do before scheduling your first book club event.
• Promote: How to get the word out about your book club event.
• Participate: How to ensure your book club members have a great experience.

NOTE: This free resource also includes twelve Reader’s Guides for book clubs serving young adults and adults.

• Always Never (Dark Horse)
• Amazona (Lerner)
• A Boy Named Rose (FairSquare Graphics)
• Blacksad — 1. Somewhere Within the Shadows (Europe Comics)
• Clementine: Book One (Image Comics)
• The Day the Klan Came to Town (PM Press)
• Giant Days Vol. 1 (BOOM! Studios)
• Invisible Wounds: Graphic Journalism (Fantagraphics)
• Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition (Fanbase Press)
• Saga Volume 1 (Image Comics)
• Sleeping While Standing (Avery Hill)
• The Summer Hikaru Died by (Yen Press)

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