Eisner voters: Voting closes June 5! Please vote @queersportsproject.bsky.social for best anthology and for @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social's other nominees. Email @taramavery.bsky.social at tara[at]stackeddeckpress[dot]com for digital review copies! #EisnerAwards #foryourconsideration #reviewcopies

COME OUT AND PLAY is a 2026 Eisner nominee!!! So proud to be part of this glorious testament to queer athletes & sports stories. If you're an industry professional, please vote for us for Best Anthology! @queersportsproject.bsky.social @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social @meganpraz.bsky.social

In collaboration with @authorsabb.bsky.social, I'm speaking out against H.R. 7661. This bill would prohibit public schools in EVERY state from carrying ANY book involving trans people. Please join me in calling your US House rep to voice your disapproval of this unconstitutional and bigoted bill.

The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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I finished penciling my new graphic novel!!! I drew all 265 pages in one calendar year. 😳 Next up: inking. Pub date: TBD. But worth it to revel in my accomplishment for a moment. @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

It’s here!!! It’s real!!!!!! Let’s goooo @queersportsproject.bsky.social @meghankempgee.bsky.social @meganpraz.bsky.social

The Queer Sports Project: Come Out and Play!@queersportsproject.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Advance copies of Come Out and Play: The Queer Sports Project just arrived! Preorders still open on @kickstarter.bsky.social!

A little SDCC recap.

I'll be at San Diego Comic Con!!! So excited for the Eisners ceremony and for my panel with @geneluenyang.bsky.social, Coach Lou Richie, @marcbernardin.bsky.social, Wahab Algarmi, and Briana Loewinsohn (with a signing to follow)! @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

🌟 The time has arrived! The official trailer for UNICO: HUNTED is here, in bookstores everywhere July 1st from Scholastic/Graphix/Tezuka Productions! Thank you to @anime-atelier.com for breaking the news. Preorder now! @gurihiru.bsky.social 🎨🌟 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuV_...

Unico: Hunted (Volume 2) - Official Trailer

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Kids summer reading recs from The Times in London includes UNICO: HUNTED! Out from Scholastic Graphix next week 7/1! Tezuka Prods, written by @samuelsattin.bsky.social and art by @gurihiru.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/culture/book...

Our summer reading guide: 10 terrific books for children

A lost unicorn, kids during the Blitz and that awful first day at big school — there’s a book here for every young reader

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Eisner voting ends this Thursday, June 5, so don't forget to submit your ballot if you haven't already! Link: eballot.app/ComicCon/log...

Jonah Newman@jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · last yr.

Comics creators and professionals, it's time to vote for the 2025 Eisner Awards! If you aren't already a voter, you can apply for a ballot here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Vote here: eballot.app/ComicCon/log... Thank you!!! 🏆 @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

We’re talking all about @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social ‘s Eisner-nominated Out of Left Field today over on the Comic Rex Club Discord! Join the chat! discord.gg/FNf6Uh8D3J

Jonah Newman@jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social · last yr.

Comics creators and professionals, it's time to vote for the 2025 Eisner Awards! If you aren't already a voter, you can apply for a ballot here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Vote here: eballot.app/ComicCon/log... Thank you!!! 🏆 @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

Comics creators and professionals, it's time to vote for the 2025 Eisner Awards! If you aren't already a voter, you can apply for a ballot here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Vote here: eballot.app/ComicCon/log... Thank you!!! 🏆 @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social | @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

COVER REVEAL! Look at this big beautiful rainbow masterpiece by @andycasadonte.bsky.social! Just a few more days until this baby is headed to the printer! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... #booksky #comicsky #coverreview

And so my Eisner readthrough begins. Starting this year with the six nominees for Best Publication For Teens. Congrats to Jen Wang, @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social, @geneluenyang.bsky.social, Leuyen Pham, @davidfwalker.bsky.social, @marcuskwame.com, @mollyostertag.bsky.social and Adam de Souza!

Holy cow & congratulations to QSP contributors @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social and Jon Macy on their #Eisner nominations!

A very happy book birthday to REEL LIFE by @kaneicaruslynch.bsky.social! It was such a joy to work with Kane on this heartfelt, nuanced, beautifully illustrated, and deeply human book. I'm immensely proud of it and I know it'll mean a lot to readers. Go grab a copy wherever books are sold!

And another special mazel tov to my good friend @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social RE his “best publication for teens” nom for his debut graphic novel, OUT OF LEFT FIELD! I told Jonah when it came out that I was stunned by his achievement. It’s everything it needs to be. Glad the Eisner folks agree!

OUT OF LEFT FIELD is an Eisner nominee!!!!!! I am beyond thrilled—thank you, thank you, thank you to the Eisner judges for this incredible recognition!

Comicsbeat@comicsbeat.bsky.social · last yr.

2024 Eisner nominations announced, led by Fantagraphics and Tom King In the 2024 Eisner Award nominations Fantagraphics led publishers with 24 nominations, while Tom King had four to lead individuals

Young readers become adult readers, and considering distressing data showing that kids are reading less, it's more important than ever to advocate for reading. Join me in supporting the CBC's #ChildrensBookWeek! #StoryOcean @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

I teamed up w/ authors to discuss the experience of having their books challenged/banned. Please check it out! Big thanks to Becky Albertalli, @aidenschmaiden.bsky.social, @lillielainoff.bsky.social @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social, @ryanestrada.com and more. youtu.be/Bee0yTSIEdE

BANNED AUTHORS SPEAK OUT

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I joined 7 other banned authors on @readswithrachel.bsky.social to discuss why our books were banned, and why book banning is dumb and dangerous. Also featuring @aidenschmaiden.bsky.social @lillielainoff.bsky.social @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social @leslea.bsky.social and @dashkaslater.bsky.social

BANNED AUTHORS SPEAK OUT

YouTube video by Reads with Rachel

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Honored to be featured in @readswithrachel.bsky.social's video about book bans. I explain why it's wrong to keep LGBTQIA+ teens from books that validate and inform who they are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bee0... @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social

Aw yeah!!! OUT OF LEFT FIELD was selected -- TWICE! -- for the 2025 Children's Book Council Favorites Award list! It was named a Teacher Favorite and a Librarian Favorite for grades 9-12. Thank you, CBC! #kidsfaves

Come Out and Play! ⚾️ @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social’s “How Jake Got His Groove Back” is a heartwarming tribute to baseball and brotherly love. Back us today! Just 4 more days to get the books: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... 2/2

BASEBALL is BACK! Here's our 🤩💙 Shohei Ohtani appreciation post 💙😍 If you love baseball comics, you'll love @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social's "How Jake Got his Groove Back"! Back us on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... #baseballsky #openingday #mlb

Baby is 1. 👶 OUT OF LEFT FIELD was published one year ago today! I'm still so proud of this book and so grateful to @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social / @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social for sharing it with the world. Grab a copy here if you haven't already: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Out-of...

Want to know why Zach wore heels to baseball practice? Back the Kickstarter for COME OUT AND PLAY: THE QUEER SPORTS PROJECT!!! There’s just 11 days left, so get in the game before time runs out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... @queersportsproject.bsky.social | @stackeddeckpress.bsky.social

#ff #followfriday Come Out and Play contributors on Bluesky! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta... @ajuanmance.bsky.social @amalasrosa.bsky.social @andycasadonte.bsky.social @danverzone.bsky.social @dogspunk.bsky.social @dkdraws.bsky.social @jamdye.bsky.social @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social 1/

Come Out and Play: The Queer Sports Project

A full-color comics anthology about LGBTQ+ sports & athletes.

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"Look. It is NOT easy to hit in these heels." Batter up! @jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social brings you "How Jake Got His Groove Back," a sweet & funny story about family, fun, and falling back in love with baseball. Come Out and Play! Now on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...