Ask the Comics Librarians: Is Fangirl Manga?

I have had two different library-centric discussions about what to do with the new release of Fangirl, by Rainbow Rowell, adapted by Sam Maggs, and with art by Gabi Nam.  The title is published by VIZ, one of the most well-known manga publishers, and is part of their...

Write for No Flying No Tights!

We are looking for reviewers and staff feature writers for the site! If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at writing reviews or blogging about comics, graphic novels, manga or anime AND you are a working librarian or on your way to becoming one, we want you. We are...

Review Hiatus until April 5

We here at No Flying No Tights have been as affected as everyone else by the complications and changing responsibilities of this past year.  Due to the changing nature of many of our reviewers duties, and our entire team’s professional responsibilities, we...

Staff Picks: Comics to Devour

Our next list is live: Comics to Devour! Everyone needs to eat, and, as a result, food plays a major role in our lives. This month, we’ve got a list for you to devour: food-themed graphic novels! From memoirs to romance, to fantasy, we hope you’ll find one that...

Staff Picks: Megan’s Top 10 of 2020

Over the years at No Flying No Tights, we’ve aimed to help library staff creating and maintaining comics collections by providing consistent, library-centric reviews. We’re delighted to offer you monthly reader’s advisory lists! Our next list is...

Staff Picks: Laugh Out Loud

Over the years at No Flying No Tights, we’ve aimed to help library staff creating and maintaining comics collections by providing consistent, library-centric reviews. We’re delighted to offer you monthly reader’s advisory lists! Our next list is...

Staff Picks: Confronting Injustice

Over the years at No Flying No Tights, we’ve aimed to help library staff creating and maintaining comics collections by providing consistent, library-centric reviews. We’re delighted to offer you monthly reader’s advisory lists! Our next list is...

Junior High Drama: A Graphic Novel

Bullying. Puberty. Peer pressure. Surviving middle school is not easy, but the latest from writer Louise Simonson and illustrator Sumin Cho sheds some light on how to get through all the drama. Told in short-story format, Junior High Drama: A Graphic Novel, features...

Staff Picks: Witchy Stories

Over the years at No Flying No Tights, we’ve aimed to help library staff creating and maintaining comics collections by providing consistent, library-centric reviews. We’re delighted to offer you monthly reader’s advisory lists! Our next list is...

Manga for Middle School List

Over the years at No Flying No Tights, we’ve aimed to help library staff creating and maintaining comics collections by providing consistent, library-centric reviews. We’re delighted to begin offering you a new tool: monthly reader’s advisory lists!...