{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ac9152062a1f00115dde8c/6a92928d53508d8b54f08d82?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"144 August Roundup","description":"<p>In this month's roundup Iurgi and Gabby discuss the latest. </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>05:22 Recent Reads: </p><ul><li>Ivy and Bearlock Holmes by Kristyna Litten</li><li>Heartstopper by Alice Oseman</li><li>Absolute Batman Vol 1 &amp; 2 Scott Snyder (a bunch of artists)</li><li>Anders and the Mountain by Gregory Mackay (Allen &amp; Unwin)</li></ul><p>09:59 News:</p><ul><li>Publisher’s Weekly highlights upcoming early reader and elementary graphic novels, showcasing diverse stories and creators for young comics fans and emerging readers.</li><li>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</li><li>A The Conversation essay examines whether Australia has a defining graphic novel, highlighting Lee Lai’s Cannon and the growing literary recognition of comics.</li><li>Australian cartoonists warn AI-generated newspaper illustrations threaten creative jobs, highlighting transparency, ethics, and the future of editorial art.</li><li>Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo (MAKE) is a new festival celebrating comics, graphic novels and storytelling through workshops, panels, performances and creator markets</li><li>Comic street is Brisbane’s annual indie comics festival, connecting creators and readers through markets, workshops and events celebrating independent comics and graphic storytelling.</li><li>A graphic biography reexamines Eileen Blair Orwell’s life, highlighting her intellectual influence on George Orwell while exploring history, creativity and political upheaval.</li><li>In a wide-ranging interview, Maus creator Art Spiegelman reflects on his career, American politics, censorship, and concerns about rising authoritarianism&nbsp;</li></ul><p>24:19 New Releases:</p><p>Pickle on Wheels by Sylvie Kantorovitz&nbsp;</p><p>Ember and the Grand Metamorphosis by Jason Pamment</p><p>Middle School Monsters by Robin Easter&nbsp;</p><p>Home Time: Twelve Days (Collecting Books 1 and 2) by Campbell Whyte</p><p>The Nightingales by Emil Wilson</p><p><br></p><p>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: <a href=\"https://makecomics.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://makecomics.com.au/</a></p><p><br></p><p>To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: <a href=\"https://graphic.alia.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://graphic.alia.org.au/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis <a href=\"https://www.clintowenellis.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.clintowenellis.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"ALIA Graphic Novels and Comics"}