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Mama, comics librarian, educator, writer, entrepreneur. Past President, ALA Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @libcomix Co-Founder, Creators Assemble @creatorsassemble 2023 Eisner Award judge Debut book out 2026. Monibarrette.com
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My pal Alex Segura's crime novel is on sale for the day. Don't delay! #booksky #comicssky

Imagine having a ton of money and designer loungewear set and thinking that means you’re an astronaut.

Books reflect experiences. Nobody “turns gay” or starts using drugs because they read about it. You have the right to decide what you read, you don’t have the right to decide for others.

Still looking to interview library workers who have done/are doing a project you love and your community enjoys. Any level, any library type. Sound like you? Let’s connect! #skybrarians #booksky

Yikes

Happy Rex Manning Day, friends! #damntheman #savetheempire

@thefanbaseweekly.bsky.social: A #FanbaseFeature Panel Discussion on ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ (2025) with @ashleyvrobinson.bsky.social (@geekhistorylesson.bsky.social), @jessicamaison.bsky.social, Rebecca Lear, & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social This Month's Podcast: @hellmouthevents.org

Don’t sleep on this one!

Really wish at least one thing in the comics industry could be going smoothly icv2.com/articles/new...

@brianschirmer.bsky.social in a con memory box! Thank you for being early on our crazy nonprofit journey!

Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Navigating the 2025 Librarian Experience’ Virtual Forum on 04/24/25, Feat.: @monibarre.bsky.social @noethematt.bsky.social @comicslibrarian.bsky.social Katharine Kan Hillary Chang @barbrajdillon.bsky.social CC: @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @libcomix.bsky.social

I hate what’s going on in America, but I came out of the womb wanting to torch the establishment. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but days like today give me life. Nicely done folks #handsoff

How we doing, fam?

NEW — After putting all Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) employees on administrative leave Monday, I'm told DOGE is canceling congressionally-appropriated grants to state libraries across the entire country. Libraries are getting notice that funding was canceled as of 4/1. More here:

For those who haven't heard, my memoir got caught up in industry cuts and is currently without a publishing home. So I'm selling it myself in an exclusive size via my own online shop. If you want in, the big cartel shop is linked in my bio. You can order the memoir AND 2 volumes of diary comics!

I was directly involved with a couple of these projects. My husband said frame this for the grandkids. I hate how far behind we’re collectively trailing to even attempt to “fix” all they are breaking so quickly.

It's time to take action!

RIP to one of the best to ever do it.

Can somebody find out if March is being removed too?

I'm 50th in line for a hold of The Cartoonists Club at my local library. I've never seen a comic with that long a hold list, only new video games sometimes in the 30s. Kids. Love. Comics!

He’s pretty great, so cheers to another 18+ years!

Our colleagues in the library community are facing real & immediate challenges in their profession. I hope that you'll join this virtual forum to discuss & troubleshoot the path forward. @monibarre.bsky.social @noethematt.bsky.social @comicslibrarian.bsky.social CC: @libcomix.bsky.social

The world is a vampire…

Saga Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan is one of a dozen titles in our Book Club Reader’s Guide, a free resource to help you launch a comics or manga book club at your library or school. Publisher: @imagecomics.com #ReadAllTheComics #LibComix #BookClub #ReadingComics #MangaReader #ComicSky

Listen I’m a busy woman but if a chance arises to dunk on a hater, I’mma take it.

Super excited to be on a panel with these folks! Check it out if you’re at Wondercon today.

Public pushback matters. Keep nagging your reps! I find that way too many people take libraries for granted - and that won’t work now, you have to speak up. These people are actively trying to destroy us. #Booksky #SaveIMLS #SaveOurLibraries

A necessary conversation about Male Fandom & one that must be a continuing dialogue #BuildYourCommunity Thank you for having the convo: @hannibaltabu.bsky.social @artebuen.bsky.social @rylendgrant.bsky.social @davidnett.bsky.social @bencranewrites.com @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social

Rabbi Rafael Grossman travels to Soviet Russia in 1965 to investigate reports of Jewish persecution in this Historical Fiction graphic novel. Check out the full review from @monibarre.bsky.social and resources from Creators Assemble! #GraphicLibrary www.graphiclibrary.org/reviews/a-vi...

If I’m not at my table, I’ll be at these panels. Looking forward to meeting some readers and creators next weekend at #WonderCon!

Keith Sonderling appointed Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “We will…restore focus on patriotism, ensuring we preserve our country’s core values, promote American exceptionalism and cultivate love of country in future generations.” 🚩 www.infodocket.com/2025/03/20/o...

Especially for librarians, booksellers and reviewers: Turner Publishing has added a watermarked digital review copy of A VISIT TO MOSCOW to Edelweiss. Sign in and download the Eisner nominated graphic novel illustrated by Y. Nayberg: www.edelweiss.plus#sku=15131287... #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian

Post the wins.

Have you published a comic or graphic novel in the past year? The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics is now accepting submissions! www.thepopverse.com/comics-dwayn...

So happy to see new #librarian friends here! Thank you @themisterlibrary.bsky.social & @comicslibrarian.bsky.social for helping to make the connections.

In the words of Tim Armstrong “this ain't no mecca man, this place is fucked.”

Without the librarians, the library technically becomes a pile of resources that can be eliminated without incurring the ugly “book ban” term. How convenient. timesofsandiego.com/education/20...

Just added this one on @comicsplus.bsky.social Super fun read and I’m so happy it’s out in the world!

My tween "I Googled fossil fuels and the top results were AI generated. I tried clicking on the links AI provided and they were all terrible sources!" I wish more adults would analyze information like this.

Still not a drag queen