In this month's roundup Iurgi and Gabby discuss the latest.

02:06 Some of the news in brief including the CBCA winners including a graphic novel as the Best Book of the Year for Younger Readers, John Carpenter's horror graphic novel Cathedral and more.

05:22 Recent Reads:

• Ivy and Bearlock Holmes by Kristyna Litten
• Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
• Absolute Batman Vol 1 & 2 Scott Snyder (a bunch of artists)
• Anders and the Mountain by Gregory Mackay (Allen & Unwin)

09:59 News:

• Publisher’s Weekly highlights upcoming early reader and elementary graphic novels, showcasing diverse stories and creators for young comics fans and emerging readers.
• Creators Tasia M.S. and Barbara Perez Marquez discuss their romantasy graphic novel To Dance the Moon and Stars, exploring collaboration, fairy-tale influences, and world-building
• A The Conversation essay examines whether Australia has a defining graphic novel, highlighting Lee Lai’s Cannon and the growing literary recognition of comics.
• Australian cartoonists warn AI-generated newspaper illustrations threaten creative jobs, highlighting transparency, ethics, and the future of editorial art.
• Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo (MAKE) is a new festival celebrating comics, graphic novels and storytelling through workshops, panels, performances and creator markets
• Comic street is Brisbane’s annual indie comics festival, connecting creators and readers through markets, workshops and events celebrating independent comics and graphic storytelling.
• A graphic biography reexamines Eileen Blair Orwell’s life, highlighting her intellectual influence on George Orwell while exploring history, creativity and political upheaval.
• In a wide-ranging interview, Maus creator Art Spiegelman reflects on his career, American politics, censorship, and concerns about rising authoritarianism

24:19 New Releases:

Pickle on Wheels by Sylvie Kantorovitz

Ember and the Grand Metamorphosis by Jason Pamment

Middle School Monsters by Robin Easter

Home Time: Twelve Days (Collecting Books 1 and 2) by Campbell Whyte

The Nightingales by Emil Wilson

Look out for our next podcast episode coming soon with two of the committee members of MAKE, the Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo coming up in October. More info here: https://makecomics.com.au/

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