EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 1H 47M
Panels with Purpose: Creators on the Power of Graphic Novels
from Book Lounge by Libby · host Book Lounge by Libby
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we explore the powerful world of graphic novels. In our first segment, Joe is joined by a brilliant panel of creators—mother-daughter duo Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe, and Mattie Lubchansky—to discuss how graphic novels have evolved, the importance of accessibility, the unique creative process behind visual storytelling, and the lasting impact of their work. Then in segment two, guest hosts Bre, Carmen, and Cece stop by with stellar graphic novel recommendations for your TBR—whether you’re a long-time fan or just getting started. Articles Mentioned in the Intro: The rise of the graphic novel: Mainstream and small screen, they're not just for kids anymore History of Graphic Novels: Ancient Times to 1920 Guest Host Recommendations: Carmen Tales from La Vida edited by Frederick Luis Aldama Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Cece Camp Prodigy by Caroline Palmer On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (author) & Lisa Sterle (illustrator) Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu Bre Monster by Naoki Urasawa Bitterroot by Walker, Brown, Greene, Renzi, and Cowles Earthdivers by Stephen Graham Jones The Best we Could Do by Thi Bui Joe Animorphs vol. 1 – KA Applegate, Michael Grant Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts: Segment 1: Hallie Bateman - Website Suzy Hopkins - Instagram Maia Kobabe - Website Mattie Lubchansky - Website Segment 2: Bre – Links Carmen – Links Cece - Links Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:16 Intro 00:05:52 Segment 1 – Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe & Mattie Lubchansky 00:54:50 BREAK – Check out PlotThreadsShop.com & a Libby Tip – Deep Search! 00:57:55 Segment 2 – Bre, Carmen & Cece 01:43:11 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode! Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we explore the powerful world of graphic novels. In our first segment, Joe is joined by a brilliant panel of creators—mother-daughter duo Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe, and Mattie Lubchansky—to discuss how graphic novels have evolved, the importance of accessibility, the unique creative process behind visual storytelling, and the lasting impact of their work. Then in segment two, guest hosts Bre, Carmen, and Cece stop by with stellar graphic novel recommendations for your TBR—whether you’re a long-time fan or just getting started. Articles Mentioned in the Intro: The rise of the graphic novel: Mainstream and small screen, they're not just for kids anymore History of Graphic Novels: Ancient Times to 1920 Guest Host Recommendations: Carmen Tales from La Vida edited by Frederick Luis Aldama Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Cece Camp Prodigy by Caroline Palmer On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall (author) & Lisa Sterle (illustrator) Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu Bre Monster by Naoki Urasawa Bitterroot by Walker, Brown, Greene, Renzi, and Cowles Earthdivers by Stephen Graham Jones The Best we Could Do by Thi Bui Joe Animorphs vol. 1 – KA Applegate, Michael Grant Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts: Segment 1: Hallie Bateman - Website Suzy Hopkins - Instagram Maia Kobabe - Website Mattie Lubchansky - Website Segment 2: Bre – Links Carmen – Links Cece - Links Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:16 Intro 00:05:52 Segment 1 – Hallie Bateman & Suzy Hopkins, Maia Kobabe & Mattie Lubchansky 00:54:50 BREAK – Check out PlotThreadsShop.com & a Libby Tip – Deep Search! 00:57:55 Segment 2 – Bre, Carmen & Cece 01:43:11 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode! Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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