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Ash 🐸🌈(she/they)

@conina

Grad Student - Library Science & Literature; Author; Artist. I love reading, gaming, nature, comics, and writing! I write book reviews, talk about library/book news, & share my work on my blog. 🌈 Readwithconina.com

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ALA's Graphic Novels and Comic Roundtable against a comic backdrop

ALA's Graphic Novels and Comic Roundtable against a comic backdrop

Comics?? Awards?? Librarians?? Is this a dream? No! It's the inaugural Outstanding Comics Awards from
@libcomix.bsky.social! Browse all the winners and honorees here: bit.ly/3Ocgh6A

Congrats to all the creators and to everyone who helped bring this stunning award to lifeπŸŽ‰πŸ†πŸ’­

28.01.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I am so happy to finally share this list that I have worked on with such an amazing committee for the last year!

28.01.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support My Life-Saving Surgery & Give Hope Back to My Family, organized by Darya Shahgheibi In March 2025, I walked into a hospital for a mastectomy, bel… Darya Shahgheibi needs your support for Support My Life-Saving Surgery & Give Hope Back to My Family

A friend needs life-saving surgery. Any help or sharing the post is greatly appreciated 🩷
www.gofundme.com/f/support-my...

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πŸ“š #LibraryConLive is TODAY from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

Stop by our virtual booth! We're talking about our upcoming manga titles and our work with librarians to grow manga collections everywhere.

Join the event here: https://ow.ly/ChKS50Xl665

#Manga #Librarians #Kodansha #LibraryConLive

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20.08.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 4416 πŸ” 809 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 11

Starting my first library job in two weeks! πŸŽ‰

08.08.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Autistic? Got a special interest?
Hold onto it tight ❀️

Even if others don’t get it. Even if it’s obscure…

It’s yours. It’s precious

In a world that often feels too loud, too fast, too much - your special interest is your joy, your comfort, your spark

Never let anyone dim that ✨

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Illinois is the first state to ban AI therapists Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill banning AI therapists into law, the first in the nation.

Illinois is the first state to ban AI therapists www.engadget.com/ai/illinois-...

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Support Ash Support Ash

I'm currently working on setting up my ko-fi shop! I have tons of sticker designs, bookmarks, and postcards. The shop isn't open yet, but I did post some thumbnails of small quick comics I made the other day if anyone wants to check those out!

ko-fi.com/conina

01.08.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have bought books that I've only heard about here!

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New & Upcoming in August Here are new books comijg in August 2025.

Happy August! On my blog, I posted about books coming out in August and what's on my TBR.

readwithconina.com/2025/08/01/n...

01.08.2025 14:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Comic- A buggy Wednesday 
Panel 1: W is for "woe is me". Ladybug on its back

Panel 2: E is for "I havr beautiful eyes". Spider with 6 eyes.

Panel 3: D is for "yes, I am a drama queen" . Butterfly. 

New row

Panel 4: N is for "these are some sweet nectarines". Bee next to a nectarine.

Panel 5: E is for "I still see you"

Panel 6: S is for snails vs slugs. Snail and a slug

New row

Panel 7: D is for dirty lil worms. Two worms in dirt.

Panel 8: A is for Ant's birthday party. An ant with two balloons

Panel 9: Y is for yummy desserts with friends. Bee and snail next to cupcake with worm in it. Snail says yum

Comic- A buggy Wednesday Panel 1: W is for "woe is me". Ladybug on its back Panel 2: E is for "I havr beautiful eyes". Spider with 6 eyes. Panel 3: D is for "yes, I am a drama queen" . Butterfly. New row Panel 4: N is for "these are some sweet nectarines". Bee next to a nectarine. Panel 5: E is for "I still see you" Panel 6: S is for snails vs slugs. Snail and a slug New row Panel 7: D is for dirty lil worms. Two worms in dirt. Panel 8: A is for Ant's birthday party. An ant with two balloons Panel 9: Y is for yummy desserts with friends. Bee and snail next to cupcake with worm in it. Snail says yum

Well it is Thursday now, but here's a quick little comic, A Buggy Wednesday. Not all super legible since I made it at 11:50pm. πŸͺ²πŸž

31.07.2025 05:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Making mac & cheese at 10pm because why not βœ¨οΈπŸ§€

31.07.2025 03:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These are awesome!

30.07.2025 20:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I made the mistake (monetary wise haha) of getting on Kickstarter last night. One of my biggest weaknesses πŸ˜‚ Pledged for a comic book and am contemplating pledging for a board game or five πŸ˜‚πŸ˜΅

30.07.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh this def looks familiar!

30.07.2025 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ahh this sounds so fun!

30.07.2025 16:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Are you interested in another Secret Santa this year? I'm thinking it'll start in Oct and be due on Dec 25th-27th again.

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Also, I'm reading Gloam by Jack Mackay via Netgalley. Really enjoying it so far

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I've spent the last few months focused on reading graphic novels β€” which I've been loooving β€” but I'm so excited to be reading a novel again! I'm hoping this fall, when I'm not taking any literature courses, I'll be able to catch up on some of the novels I've been wanting to read.

30.07.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This blog isn't necessarily sharing my story, but it talks about what I'm currently working on in my healing process!

30.07.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Personal Blog: Healing From Trauma & Sharing My Story I believe that sharing one’s story gives them power.

Today on my blog, I got a little personal.

TW: Trauma from SA (No details described)

I believe that sharing one's trauma story gives them power. And it helps others realize they are not alone. That it wasn't their fault.

I'm ready to start sharing my story.

readwithconina.com/2025/07/30/p...

30.07.2025 14:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Here's a lovely photo of a plethora of hand-sewn fabric art creatures. There's a watermelon creature with a red face, eight black seed-like eyes, and a wide mouth with five sharp teeth. There's a white ghost trinket bag covered with purple embroidered flowers. She has a gray face, sparkly black eyes and a little frown. There's a strawberry creature with three bulbous green eyes. There's a watermelon ghost, and a black creature with sharp teeth wearing a bulbous eye earring. There's a large purple creature with many yellow eyes and an open mouth, with a little green creature popping her head out. All the creatures are sitting on green fur and there's a galaxy print fabric in the background.

Here's a lovely photo of a plethora of hand-sewn fabric art creatures. There's a watermelon creature with a red face, eight black seed-like eyes, and a wide mouth with five sharp teeth. There's a white ghost trinket bag covered with purple embroidered flowers. She has a gray face, sparkly black eyes and a little frown. There's a strawberry creature with three bulbous green eyes. There's a watermelon ghost, and a black creature with sharp teeth wearing a bulbous eye earring. There's a large purple creature with many yellow eyes and an open mouth, with a little green creature popping her head out. All the creatures are sitting on green fur and there's a galaxy print fabric in the background.

Hi peeps! I'm hoping for another patron or two before the end of the month.

As a patron, you'll support my fabric art, and you'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, and other fun posts.

www.patreon.com/jeremycreature

30.07.2025 01:36 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character is holding a pair of pom poms in his hands . Alt: a cartoon character is shaking a pair of pom poms cheering
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Only 40 hours left to back INDGO: GENESIS PART 1! ⏳
This is your last chance to grab exclusive covers, rewards, and be part of the momentum that’s pushing indie comics forward.

Support the crew. Fuel the story. Back the Kickstarter.πŸ’š

Get ready to Step Into the Future with INDGO: GENESIS!πŸš€

29.07.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Me right now 😴; Mondays and Wednesdays are nights that I stay up late reading graphic novels for class/committees/pleasure, since I don't have enough time during the day for all my reading!

24.07.2025 04:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Authors/comic creators- do you typically only work on one project at a time, or multiple?

Feel like I should focus on one, but all my ideas are trying to come out right now 😭

22.07.2025 14:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finch - Your New Self-Care Best Friend Finch - Your New Self-Care Best Friend

If anyone wants to try it out, here's a link with a free pet! 😊😊

finch.go.link/ai21D?adj_la...

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