When it comes to fanfiction and academics, there is a long history of non-fans writing and doing things that fans don’t particularly like, so you should be extraordinarily careful when you introduce fanfiction-based exercises to wary young fans.
Something to Consider on the Eve of Comic-Con: Cosplay and Critical Thinking
July 16, 2013 by
“We can look at cosplay as a medium that assists other media, anime and manga, by targeting a certain audience segment related to fandom.”
Confessions of a Cosplaying Librarian
July 15, 2013 by
“The key idea is actually a media literacy one related to representation: no one in real life actually looks like an anime or manga character.”
Why Are Zombies So Good for Libraries?
June 21, 2013 by
More than just a craze, the interest in zombies points the way towards a new kind of literacy engagement.
Doctor Who… Librarian?
May 28, 2013 by
… the gateway to countless worlds of pure fancy intentionally looks pedestrian—one has to transcend the importance of “surface” to be rewarded with the riches that lie beneath.
Five Simple Things It’s Easy to Overlook About Comics
April 25, 2013 by
At ALA Midwinter, one of the people in attendance asked how many librarians in the audience still encounter opposition from parents, teachers, or school administrators in promoting and collecting comics. I was astounded to see the majority of the librarians in the audience raise their hands.
A Must-See Movie for Book Lovers Now on DVD
April 19, 2013 by
On top of everything else that they do, libraries with collections of thoughtfully published art books are also, essentially, museums.