Sybil M. Touré
@st741.bsky.social
she/they. 30+ Black Queer librarian, #ActuallyAutistic manga reader. Co-writer of #MangaGoesToSchool! Talk to me about anti-censorship, fan culture, and #MangaInLibraries ✨ (I also draw, ask me about it.)
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☀️📚 Parents, looking for a way to keep your middle-grade readers turning pages all summer long? The best way to beat the "summer slide" is with stories they actually want to dive into! 🎨 Kyle’s Little Sister: buff.ly/oe8xZq1 🏀 Amy’s Big Brother: buff.ly/ZV3yJdT
Hey, I’m Trung! I’m a comic artist and author. Here are my books! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2192...
Excellent work by @trungles.com! I loved reading this. The art is so lovingly done, and I adored how the characters interacted with each other. Can’t wait to read more of your work! 🧸👑 #comics #libsky #SMTReads
Next, I have to give a huge thanks to @mangalibrarian.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social, @bespokelib.bsky.social, Hillary Chang, @jrlibrarian.bsky.social, and the other librarians I spoke with while covering the manga bans that've flared up across the country www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025...
Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
animenewsnetwork.com
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency that provides funding for America's libraries, has announced it is reinstating all grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S. Read more: https://bit.ly/4496W4V
Hi @virginialibraries.bsky.social , I'm trying to renew my VLA membership. I've tried emailing staff, but no one has replied yet. Can anyone assist me?
Bookshop is having an Anti-Amazon sale, with cheap e-books and free shipping for print today and tomorrow: bookshop.org/lists/ebook-...
❗NEW RELEASE❗ When little brother Mori asks big questions like, “What is the meaning of life?,” how does big sister Memen respond? Don't miss out on the charming & tender picture book #FromMemenToMori available now! 🥳 ➡️ buff.ly/UlAEWJg
I'll be co-teaching an introductory course on graphic novels this fall via @highlightsfound.bsky.social! If you've wanted to make a GN but don't know where to start, this might be the workshop for you. I'm honored to teach alongside @mythjae.bsky.social & @anneappert.bsky.social for this course! 💞
Our friends at Booklist magazine have shared a list of candid, informative, practical, and inspiring memoirs and guides that address the demands on caregivers and the need for self-care for everyone. Visit ilovelibraries.org or the link in our bio to check out @ala_booklist's book recommendations.
Massive walkout underway at CDC. RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
#Skybrarians I'm now open for work! Looking for library/museum jobs in the Hampton Roads VA region, or remote work based anywhere.
Hi #Skybrarians I'm Sybil, a public librarian in VA. I specialize in #manga + comics, teen media, and creativity-focused programming for teens. I also am a co-writer/artist in the upcoming book #MangaGoesToSchool for ALA Editions! Pleased to meet you all~ #edusky #librarians #manga
For our monthly Teen Chef program yesterday, I taught the kids how to make onigiri 🍙
I was interviewed for this! thanks to @riderstrike.bsky.social for writing such a fantastic and informative article!
Anime News Network@animenewsnetwork.com · last yr.Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
animenewsnetwork.com
Coop did a very thorough job explaining the current challenges we’re facing in the field, and I’m glad I could provide some insight! There other amazing librarians quoted in this piece, and I encourage everyone to take a look! @bespokelib.bsky.social, @st741.bsky.social.
Anime News Network@animenewsnetwork.com · last yr.Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
This happened moments ago. Kid at the library: What the sigma is wrong with my computer? Hey miss library lady? Me: my name is Miss Sybil Kid: that sounds like skibidi!!! Me: 😐
There's a lot to love about books📚, which is why we're excited to join #ReadAcrossAmerica to celebrate & highlight our creators and partners as they share what makes graphic novels so amazing! Keep an eye out for more 👀 coming soon! #booksforkids #graphicnovels
As someone who draws, I personally don’t like the fact that Illustration (741.6) and Comics/cartooning (741.5) are different Dewey numbers 😭
We recently had to make these signs to put on the Kids Area computers. Hope it works… 😅
Almost done reading vol.1, I love it so much!!
Ru Xu@ruemxu.bsky.social · 2y agoAfter a fallout with her best friend (and gaming mentor) Jun, former casual gamer Vell vows to climb the ranks of Status Royale. 📈🎮💥 But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑 COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
After a fallout with her best friend (and gaming mentor) Jun, former casual gamer Vell vows to climb the ranks of Status Royale. 📈🎮💥 But challenging Jun isn't so easy, and Vell will soon learn why he's known as this game's KING. 👑 COMIC 👉 ruemxu.com/statusroyale
We made the front page, y’all!! Proud author moment to see your book on the featured section of a national org’s website! 🥹🥹 #MangaGTS @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social @st741.bsky.social & Emily Ratica!
My copy arrived!!! Don’t miss as 5 #Manga experts @mangalibrarian.bsky.social @bespokelib.bsky.social @smwordsmith.bsky.social @mounabat.bsky.social and Emily Ratica share their new book!!! @alaeditionsns.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social apple.co/4gO7GAp
