Did you know that during March 2021, more than 3,000 manga — Japanese comics or graphic novels translated into English that read from right to left instead of the Western way of left to right — were checked out from the Jefferson Parish Libraries?
Manga stories are typically printed in black and white, although some full-color manga exist. In Japan, manga are usually serialized in large magazines, often containing many stories, each presented in a single episode to be continued in the next issue. If the series is successful, collected chapters may be republished in paperback books called tankōbon.
In Japan, people of all ages read manga. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres: action-adventure, romance, sports and games, historical drama, comedy, science fiction and fantasy, mystery, suspense, detective, horror, and business/commerce, among others.
In the emerging market for manga in the U.S., sales are driven primarily by younger consumers. In 2016 and 2017, 76% of manga buyers were between the ages of 13 and 29. But why buy manga when JPLibraries have thousands from which to choose?
Go to the library’s website. At the top of the page, type “manga” into the search bar to see what comes up. Patrons will find more than 200 pages of resources. Or, come into our libraries and browse the shelves.
ART TALK: Katie Bowler Young, author of a new book titled "Enrique Alférez: Sculptor," will discuss his life and work at 6 p.m. May 10, via videoconference online. Visit www.jplibrary.net/adults for more details, including how to join the discussion.
Alférez, born in Zacatecas, Mexico, lived nearly the entire 20th century. After service in the Mexican Revolution as a youth, he emigrated to Texas; studied in Chicago; and, in 1929, made his way to Louisiana. For almost 70 years, he worked in New Orleans. His lasting imprint is seen among figurative sculptures, monuments, fountains, and architectural details in locations from the Central Business District to the shore of Lake Pontchartrain and beyond.
COMPUTER CLASSES: Receive free computer training at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Seating is limited, and online registration is required. Visit the Computer Classes page at www.jplibrary.net/training and click “East Bank Regional Schedule.” Masks must be worn and social distancing is required. Upcoming classes include:
- Introduction to Microsoft Word 1: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 5.
- One-on-One Slots in Basic Computer Skills: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., May 6.
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2: 10 a.m. to noon, May 10.
- Introduction to Microsoft Word 2: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 11.
- One-on-One Slots in Basic Computer Skills: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., May 13.
- Exploring JPL Digital Content: 10 a.m. to noon May 14.
- One-on-One Slots in Basic Computer Skills: 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 14.
CURRENT EXHIBITS: There are numerous objects on display at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The display cabinets feature decorative masks documenting COVID-19, a corn display from the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, a display of porcelain Disney characters, and a photo exhibit in the Great Hall. Do you have an item you think would be appropriate for display at the library, call Chris Smith at (504) 889-8143.
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'GUMBO COALITION:' Former Mayor Marc Morial’s latest book is "The Gumbo Coalition, 10 Leadership Lessons That Help You Inspire, Unite and Achieve." Morial’s premise is that to be a great leader, one must be able to unite people from all backgrounds with competing agendas to come together under a common cause. Morial is the president and CEO of the National Urban League.
We have this book in our collection.
'QUEEN'S GAMBIT': "The Queen’s Gambit" — Netflix’s most watched limited series to date — is based on the novel of one young woman’s journey through the worlds of chess and drug addiction. At an orphanage in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, shy, Beth learns to play chess from the janitor and discovers she is a prodigy. Though penniless, she is desperate to learn more. By 18, she is the U.S. champion. We have this book in our collection. Come in and check it out.
Chris Smith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library.
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