SECRET STACKS, your comics in libraries podcast. Episode 10! The first episode of 2016! Kristin and Thomas talk about getting prepared for Free Comic Book Day at the library, diversity in comics and the redonkulous Op-Ed in the New York Times and of course, their top three picks of the month! If you have questions or would like Kristin or Tom to address something on the show, tweet at @secretstacks or email [email protected] !! ENJOY!

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Stuff We Discussed

Free Comic Book Day – May 7, 2016

Library ebook circulation boosts sales

Amazon's influence on Comixology becoming more apparent

That Oxymoron, The Asian Comic Superhero

Coming Out As Gay Superheroes

The Valkyries – Comics Discussion & Advisory For Female Retailers & Librarians

Women In Refrigerators

Kristin's Picks

Patsy Walker, aka Hellcat #1

Moongirl & The Devil Dinosaur #1-2

Through The Woods (9781442465954)

Thomas's Picks

The Sandman: Overture (9781401248963)

Martian Manhunter (9781401261511)

Hereville: How Mirka Caught A Fish (9781419708008)

Find a comics shop near you

Secret Stacks artwork by Severin Piehl, creator of Tove

Theme song by Julie Jurgens, who blogs at Hi, Miss Julie! and is on twitter as @himissjulie and@JulieJurgens