January 2023 Book Club Discussion
"Mirror, Mirror"
Seeing Ourselves in Graphic Novels
This spring, we'll be exploring the issue of body image in graphic novels and graphic non-fiction.
Join us in January for a discussion of three books that focus on eating disorders.
Special guest panelist:
Dr. Jessica Saunders
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Ramapo College of New Jersey
 Ink in Water: An Illustrated Memoir by Lacy J. Davis and Jim Kettner |
 Lighter Than My Shadow by Katie Green |
 Tyranny by Lesley Fairfield |
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 PM
View the recording of this event.
Funded by the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant for Libraries
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Posted 12-7-22
Movie Screening: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
MOVIE SCREENING:
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Kendall Campus Library Room 2234
Watch the trailer:
Posted 11-28-22
Graphic Novel Authors at Miami Book Fair 2022
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Here are recordings of two Miami Book Fair events that might be of particular interest to graphic novel readers. For more information about Miami Book Fair 2022, here's the Complete Fair Guide. See you at the Fair!
ART SPIEGELMAN and HILLARY CHUTE on Maus Now: Selected Writings
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Posted 10-26-22
Book Club Event for International Games Month
LET'S PLAY / LET'S READ: SCOTT PILGRIM
A Canadian slacker and part-time musician meets the girl of his dreams,
but to win her heart he must fight and defeat her seven evil exes.
Watch a live-streamed game of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
and chat with us about the popular graphic novel series.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join us in person in the North Campus Library Room 2101
or online via Zoom.
View the recording of this event.
To receive reminders about this event and other activities,
sign up for the Graphic Novel Group email list.
Posted 10-21-22
Book Club Discussion Recording: Watchmen (October 12, 2022)
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Here's the recording of the Graphic Novel Book Club's discussion of Watchmen, held on October 12, 2022. For accompanying comments, see the chat transcript. The conversation continues! Feel free to share your thoughts.
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Posted 10-17-22
Banned Books Week Discussion Recording (September 21, 2022)
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Here's the recording of our Banned Books Week event, Don't Read That! A Discussion on Banned and Challenged Graphic Novels and Comics, which was held on September 21, 2022. For accompanying comments and links, see the chat transcript. |
Posted 9-24-22
Fall Book Club Selection: Watchmen
THE GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB
FALL SELECTION
WATCHMEN
by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
JOIN THE DISCUSSION!
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM
View the recording of this event.
| One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, this Hugo Award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the superhero is dissected as an unknown assassin stalks the erstwhile heroes. |
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Posted 8-30-22
Banned Books Week Panel Discussion
THE GRAPHIC NOVEL GROUP PRESENTS
DON'T READ THAT!
A PANEL DISCUSSION ON BANNED AND CHALLENGED
GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM
View the recording of this event.
| Comic Books – Innovative! Exciting! Daring! And… dangerous? Throughout their 80+ year history, comic books have faced prohibition, prosecution, organized burnings, and governmental persecution. The MDC Graphic Novel Group invites you to join in a lively discussion of the historical, and on-going, battles faced by graphic novels and comics - from "Seduction of the Innocent" and senate committee hearings in the 1950’s, to the modern-day attacks on "Maus" and more! |
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Posted 7-25-22
Book Club Discussion Recording: The Best We Could Do (June 1, 2022)
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Here's the recording of the Graphic Novel Book Club's discussion of The Best We Could Do, held on June 1, 2022. The conversation continues! Feel free to share your thoughts. |
Posted 6-11-22
Summer Book Club Selection: The Best We Could Do
Please join us for a discussion of this critically acclaimed graphic memoir.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM
View the recording of this event.
Posted 5-14-22
Kendall Library Display
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Stop by the Kendall Campus Library during the month of May to see a collection of comic books, art, and memorabilia assembled by Dennis Edelen, Instructional Assistant and founding member of the Graphic Novel Group. The items on display are from Dennis' personal collection, and many are autographed by the authors and artists. Thanks, Dennis, for sharing your comic book treasures with us!
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Posted 5-14-22
MDC Graphic Novel Group Receives Will Eisner Grant
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MDC's Graphic Novel Group is thrilled to announce that our application for the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant for Libraries has been approved by the American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table! MDC is one of three institutions selected to receive the grant for the 2022-2023 academic year. The purpose of these grants is to encourage public awareness of the rise and importance of graphic literature, sequential art, and comics as a literary medium. Stay tuned for information about grant-funded events and enhancements to our libraries' graphic novel collections. (Not familiar with Will Eisner? Visit Spotlight On: Will Eisner to learn more about him.) |
Posted 5-12-22
Book Club Discussion Recording: A Silent Voice 2 (April 20, 2022)
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Here's the recording of the Graphic Novel Book Club's discussion of A Silent Voice 2, held on April 20, 2022. The conversation continues! Feel free to share your thoughts. |
Posted 5-11-22
Book Club Discussion: A Silent Voice 2
Our discussion of Oima Yoshitoki's A Silent Voice continues!
Join us as we explore Volume 2
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM
View the recording of this event.
Posted 4-5-22
Film Screening: A Silent Voice
A Silent Voice
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
12:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Kendall Campus, Room 2120
Watch the trailer:
Posted 4-4-22
A Conversation with Thi Bui, Author of The Best We Could Do
Miami Book Fair presents:
The 2022 Big Read Keynote Address
Thi Bui, author of the graphic memoir The Best We Could Do
in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
6:30 p.m.
via Zoom
View the recording of this event.
For more information, visit Miami Book Fair Events
Posted 3-29-22
Book Club Discussion Recording: A Silent Voice 1 (March 16, 2022)
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Here's the recording of the Graphic Novel Book Club's discussion of A Silent Voice 1, held on March 16, 2022. The conversation continues! Feel free to share your thoughts. |
Posted 3-25-22
Graphic Medicine Presentation: April 6, 2022
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Our colleagues at Medical Campus CONNECTING WITH COMICS: With special guest speaker: Virtual presentation No registration required. For more info: carla.clark@mdc.edu Sponsored by: |
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Posted 3-18-22
Introducing the Graphic Medicine LibGuide
Graphic Medicine explores the use of comics, graphic novels, or visual storytelling in medical education and patient care. To learn more, visit the Graphic Medicine LibGuide created by Carla Clark, our faculty librarian at Medical Campus.
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Posted 3-15-22
Panel Discussion Recording: Graphic Novels as Serious Literature (February 23, 2022)
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Here's the recording of our panel discussion on Graphic Novels as a Serious Literary Genre, which was held on February 23, 2022. In addition to the lively conversation, many insightful comments came up in the chat. Here are links to the chat transcript and a list of graphic novels mentioned during the discussion. |
Posted 3-3-22
Spring Book Club Selection: A Silent Voice 1
By popular demand, the spring semester Graphic Novel Book Club selection is
A SILENT VOICE 1
by Oima Yoshitoki
All are welcome to attend our first Book Club discussion:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
12:00 - 1:00 PM
View the recording of this event.
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Questions? Contact Jenny Saxton
Posted 2-23-22
Big Read Books in OverDrive
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Two graphic memoirs, The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui and Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast are among the current National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) "Big Read" selections. These and other Big Read books are available in e-book and/or e-audiobook format through the OverDrive database. To check them out, visit the OverDrive Big Read collection.
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Posted 2-23-22
Kickoff Event: February 23, 2022
MDC LEARNING RESOURCES INVITES YOU TO THE
GRAPHIC NOVEL INTEREST GROUP KICKOFF EVENT
Join us for a discussion of "Graphic Novels as a Serious Literary Genre"
We'll also announce our first Book Club selection!
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 PM
View the recording of this event.
Generous support provided by The Humanities Edge.
Questions? Contact Jenny Saxton.
Posted 1-19-22
The Graphic Novel Group
Miami Dade College's Graphic Novel Group (GNG) promotes appreciation of graphic novels, graphic non-fiction, comics, and related art and literary forms, and supports the use of these materials for interdisciplinary teaching, social awareness, and personal enrichment. The Group engages students and other members of the MDC community in co-curricular events (such as guest lectures, facilitated discussions, creative workshops, etc.), and makes recommendations for the MDC Libraries’ print and online collections of graphic novels and graphic non-fiction. Sponsored by the MDC Learning Resources Department, the GNG is a College-wide group of faculty, administrators, and staff. For more information, contact Jenny Saxton. To receive notifications about the Graphic Novel Group's events, sign up for our email list.
In 2022, the MDC Graphic Novel Group was awarded the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant for Libraries for our project, Mirror, Mirror: Seeing Ourselves in Graphic Novels.
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Here's what some attendees have said about our events:
"The conversation and questions were incredibly intriguing."
"Great insights from all speakers."
"The descriptions of the series and novels [were] enticing and motivating. Now I want to read them all."
"I found it inspiring."
"[The presenter] was engaging and very knowledgeable."
"All of the talks have been great. Please don't stop!"
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