Webcomics, and more!

It's not a surprise to any of you that  I believe reading is a magical experience that happens any time you get lost in a story. However, this doesn't always happen easily for every reader.. Whether you're reading all the time or not at all currently, I see each of you as a reader.  Be open to the wonderfully wide variety of stories out there. Be adventurous in your explorations of information and stories. Make a conscious effort avoid labeling yourself with any sort of negative identities (i.e. someone who hates reading or only does when forced). Even if you weren't a reader yesterday, you have a choice to change that any time you read something new whether it's a comic, article, book, audiobook, blog post, manga, etc! 

With all of this in mind, here are some suggestions that might hopefully start you off on a reading adventure! If you have anything to add to my list, please drop it in the comments section below! 

• Webcomics:
  • "As Per Usual:" a slice of life YA comic about becoming a "real lady person." This staying home comic got me laughing about quarantine. 
  • "Breaking Cat News:" humorous webcomic about cat news anchors. I liked the random roll the dice button that enables you to see new comics!
  • "Ozy and Millie" snarky fox adventures by the author who wrote Phoebe and Her Unicorn! 
  • Check, Please! another slice of life YA comic about a figurer skater turned college hockey player! 
• Epic! eBooks (access via this link and enter class code: kat0251
  • `Check out these novels in verse. My personal favorite is Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes. This realistic fiction novel tells the story of a kid named Garvey who attempts to reconcile his own interests and identity with his father's single-minded plan to mold him into a sports star. 
• MackinVia eBooks
  • Our library now has access to 1000s of eBooks in Mackin Via.
  • Go to Mackin Via. Enter: St, Francis School / Username: stfrancisschool / password: wolfpack
  • Search by "Categories" on the left sidebar to browse books by topic and genre.

If you have suggestions for books, comics or resources your peers might enjoy drop them in the comments below!