Sunday, October 30, 2011

Welcome to Checking Out Comics!

Who am I?
My name is Michelle and I'm an aspiring library science professional, illustrator, crafter, and cute enthusiast. As a lifetime comic art fan, the first place I go when exploring a new library is their comics section. I love all kinds of comics (especially funny all-ages books, autobiographical/memoir comics, and superhero comics), and am always on the lookout for new things to read!

Why a blog?
I created this blog to regularly spotlight and review books I love, to share news and information about comics in the library, to invite discussion, and to share my passion and perspective as a new public services librarian and avid library user. I check a lot of comics out from the library (and, unsurprisingly, end up buying a good many as well), and love talking about them! This blog is intended for a general adult audience -- specifically 1. Anyone who wants to learn more about comics 2. Librarians, educators, and anyone else interested in comics in libraries and comics issues 3. Anyone looking for some comics to read or recommend!