In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we explore the powerful world of graphic novels. In our first segment, Joe is joined by a brilliant panel of creators—mother-daughter duo Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe, and Mattie Lubchansky—to discuss how graphic novels have evolved, the importance of accessibility, the unique creative process behind visual storytelling, and the lasting impact of their work. 

Then in segment two, guest hosts Bre, Carmen, and Cece stop by with stellar graphic novel recommendations for your TBR—whether you’re a long-time fan or just getting started. 

Articles Mentioned in the Intro: 
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<a href="https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/public_announcements/article_b24a7f7a-4f78-11ef-98ba-83149323b470.html">The rise of the graphic novel: Mainstream and small screen, they're not just for kids anymore</a> 
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<a href="https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/history-graphic-novels-ancient-times-1920">History of Graphic Novels: Ancient Times to 1920</a> 
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Guest Host Recommendations: 
Carmen 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11778642">Tales from La Vida</a> edited by Frederick Luis Aldama 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/6218984">Miss Quinces</a> by Kat Fajardo 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5181415">Parable of the Sower</a> by Octavia E. Butler 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5727494">On Tyranny</a> by Timothy Snyder 
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Cece 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10216815">Camp Prodigy</a> by Caroline Palmer 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4288439">On a Sunbeam</a> by Tillie Walden 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5997206">Squad</a> by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (author) & Lisa Sterle (illustrator) 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/4297427">Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey</a> by Ngozi Ukazu 
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Bre 
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<a href="https://www.viz.com/monster">Monster</a> by Naoki Urasawa 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5870537">Bitterroot</a> by Walker, Brown, Greene, Renzi, and Cowles 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/10635351">Earthdivers</a> by Stephen Graham Jones 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/3135209">The Best we Could Do</a> by Thi Bui 
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Joe 
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<a href="https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5753936">Animorphs vol. 1</a> – KA Applegate, Michael Grant 
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Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts: 
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Hallie Bateman - <a href="http://halliebateman.com/">Website</a> 
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Suzy Hopkins - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopkinssuzy/?hl=en">Instagram</a> 
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Maia Kobabe - <a href="https://redgoldsparkspress.com/">Website</a> 
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Mattie Lubchansky - <a href="https://mattielubchansky.com/">Website</a> 
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Bre – <a href="https://locdbooktician.carrd.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac9iqR2mQTZyUAYTrpmVrwLTd4zCj32lcWtjNWww0449c5hGoXIGmTw0PdRIQ_aem_ekDgZxrYgmfMDVv52w8quA">Links</a> 
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Carmen – <a href="https://linktr.ee/tomesandtextiles?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadl6YBADI09DYvxfNH075RipJg40tkvoIml3PeMa1HQuvDNXbAQkPIdEKyALA_aem_j9dbbwiE0LGRpph87RiUEg">Links</a> 
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Cece - <a href="https://linktr.ee/CeceEwing_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeIr8fsyItfP9U6MibbZbY3qUcMHqS1CgqJI1e0TLas9tIppn_aS5ryotAvRA_aem_Iq36VvPJiYheq2QIYgt99A">Links</a> 
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Time Stamps: 
00:00:00 Title 
00:00:16 Intro 
00:05:52 Segment 1 – Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe & Mattie Lubchansky 
00:54:50 BREAK – Check out PlotThreadsShop.com & a Libby Tip – Deep Search! 
00:57:55 Segment 2 – Bre, Carmen & Cece 
01:43:11 Outro 
 
Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in <a href="https://libbyapp.com/">Libby</a>. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/34354">Cumulative List</a> for the whole season, or this <a href="https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Marketplace/OneCopyOneUserAndMeteredAccess/SuggestedList/34810">list for today’s episode</a>! 
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