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Read (Comics & Graphic Novels) Harder: Challenge Accepted, Part Five

Two SJPL staffers accept the Read (Comics and Graphic Novels) Harder challenge and offer reading recommendations. This week's task: An Eisner Award Winner!

Graphic Novels
09/16/2020 - 7:00 AM

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Winners of the 2020 Graphic Novel Making Contest

Highlights from the 12th Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony

Graphic Novels
08/31/2020 - 10:00 AM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest are in a speech bubble with an illustration of a pencil to the right.

Read (Comics & Graphic Novels) Harder: Challenge Accepted, Part Four

Two SJPL staffers accept the Read (Comics and Graphic Novels) Harder challenge and offer graphic novel recommendations. This week's task: Graphic Novels about or by someone who identifies as LGBTQ+.

Graphic Novels
08/26/2020 - 6:00 PM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest are in a speech bubble with an illustration of a pencil to the right.

Read (Comics & Graphics Novels) Harder: Challenge Accepted, Part Three

Two SJPL staffers accept the Read (Comics & Graphic Novels) Harder challenge and offer graphic novel recommendations. This week's reading task: comics originally published in a newspaper!

Graphic Novels
08/06/2020 - 7:15 AM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest are in a speech bubble with an illustration of a pencil to the right.

Read (Comics & Graphics Novels) Harder: Challenge Accepted, Part Two

Two SJPL staffers accept the Read (Comics & Graphic Novels) Harder challenge and offer graphic novel recommendations. This week's reading task: Sports Graphic Novels!

Graphic Novels
07/29/2020 - 7:00 AM

The words Graphic Novel Making Contest are in a speech bubble with an illustration of a pencil to the right.

Read (Comics & Graphics Novels) Harder: Challenge Accepted Part One

Two SJPL staffers accept the Read (Comics and Graphic Novels) Harder challenge and offer graphic novel recommendations. This week's task: Historical Graphic Novels!

Graphic Novels
07/22/2020 - 7:00 AM

A large group of people standing in a line, protesting, and holding handmade signs calling for justice.

Race. Inequity. Protests. You.

In light of racial discrimination and abuse of force around the country, it is necessary for us to engage in deeper reflection and education to make real lasting change.

Michelle Clark
07/21/2020 - 4:00 PM

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Graphic Novel Making Contest: Writer's Block?

There is just under a month left of the Graphic Novel Making Contest. We have already received some great submissions! Do you want to be among them?

Graphic Novels
07/10/2020 - 3:00 PM

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Read (Comics & Graphic Novels) Harder: A Challenge

Challenge yourself by reading a wide range of comics and graphic novels using these suggestions.

Megan Hicks
05/21/2020 - 12:00 PM

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Graphic Novel Making Contest 2020

Submit your graphic novel to the annual Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Jessica Novak
05/07/2020 - 11:48 AM

San Jose Public Library - Graphic Novel Making Contest

Graphic Novel Making Contest: FAQ

Frequently asked questions about participating in our 2020 Graphic Novel Making Contest.

Jessica Novak
05/07/2020 - 11:30 AM

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Let's Celebrate Free Comic Book Day!

Discover some free online comics!

Justina Trinh
04/23/2020 - 12:00 PM