Kathleen Gros

Kathleen Gros

@kagcomix.bsky.social

I've made a bunch of graphic novels. Most recent: CAROUSEL SUMMER (kids) and I HATED YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL (adults). She/Her I teach comics & illustration around Vancouver. I spend my spare time sewing. Portfolio can be found here: http://www.kagcomix.com/

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Ryan Estrada
@ryanestrada.com

Not a single parent has filed a book challenge in Palm Beach in two years. The district just removed 1800 books anyway, because AI told them to. There are many reasons that is unthinkable but let's not forget AI DOES NOT HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOKS. IT CANNOT READ THEM. It just makes crap up!

Florida Freedom to Read Project@flfreedomread.bsky.social

Palm Beach pulled 1800+ titles from its school library collections because AI flagged them for review. Media specialists and principals must sign attestation forms verifying their libraries are compliant with vague law. None of this is normal. freedomtoreadproject.substack.com/p/when-ai-de...

freedomtoreadproject.substack.comWhen AI Decides Which Books Deserve SuspicionImagine being a school librarian and receiving a list of books that must be reviewed for possible violations of state law.

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Ben Green
@bengreenart.bsky.social

hey folks, disabled person here needing a little help with food til the end of the month! anything helps, please share! ❤️❤️❤️ venmo: benwrex cashapp: $bengreen35

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

I haven't really been online lately bc life is really, really busy. It's all good busy but I do miss sort of melding with the couch while scrolling.

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Courtney Loberg (they/them)
@weedgrowneye.bsky.social

Going up for preorder next week! 350 pages of queer folk horror, teen angst, botanical vampires and liminal, pastel prairie!

Glacier Bay Books@glacierbaybooks.com

WE DON'T GO THROUGH THE ANGELGRASS by Courtney Loberg @weedgrowneye.bsky.social This book is finishing printing right now. Full color watercolor! Preorders go live through Kickstarter next week. Cornflower has a dilemma. Their best friend Jasper has disappeared, which can mean only one thing.

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Ray Newman
@raynewman.bsky.social

That time someone dumped a toy house on the cemetery wall and, when I crouched a bit, some ✨ Hollywood Magic ✨ occurred.

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WIRED
@wired.com

More than two dozen workers at three major publishing houses—HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette—tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech. Read the full story: buff.ly/p0ymGmN

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Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

It's finally time!!! I can show you the cover of my upcoming middle grade graphic novel: Birdie Marigold and the Mini Golf Mystery! It'll be out next July & I really can't wait for you to read this one.

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

It's finally time!!! I can show you the cover of my upcoming middle grade graphic novel: Birdie Marigold and the Mini Golf Mystery! It'll be out next July & I really can't wait for you to read this one.

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shel kahn
@portablecity.bsky.social

These are all back in print thanks to @rpgtrader.com - check them out here:

rpgtrader.comShel Kahn at the Sorcerer's Catalogue on RPG TraderFantasy, adventure, and mysteries await you! The Sorcerer's Catalogue is the home of everyday magic, and goods with a story to tell! Whether they be games, gaming accessories, comics, fiction, or art ...
shel kahn@portablecity.bsky.social

Did a proper photoshoot of my little pocket dungeons in their new zine forms:

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Mel Woods
@melwoods.me

Today, @xtramagazine.com launches Comics Against Censorship, a series of five original comics tackling issues of LGBTQ2S+ censorship, guest edited by @redgoldsparks.bsky.social. Original comics! About librarians and webcomics and trans Albertans and so much more!! xtramagazine.com/series/comic...

xtramagazine.comComics Against Censorship | Xtra Magazine"Comics Against Censorship" is a five-part series of original comics focusing on themes of LGBTQ2S+ censorship, from the actions of Danielle Smith’s Alberta government to the experiences of affirming ...

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall
@maggietokudahall.bsky.social

It is the start of Banned Books Week and as such it's an EXCELLLLENT moment to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social. We are laser focused on tbe single issue of fighting book bans. It's hard work, and we've done it with all volunteers for about 3 years-- and now we finally have a program manager.

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Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

If you are thinking of running a comic festival a basic thing that establishes community trust is: from the start PLEASE put the names of who is running your festival on your website. Maybe you are the most above board trustworthy team of all time, but I don't know that if your fest is faceless.

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

If you are thinking of running a comic festival a basic thing that establishes community trust is: from the start PLEASE put the names of who is running your festival on your website. Maybe you are the most above board trustworthy team of all time, but I don't know that if your fest is faceless.

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Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

Also for the love of god exhibitors: DO NOT give your personal info or payment to a festival that does not list WHO is behind it. This is like scams 101, but I have seen ppl get very exited about new events they know nothing about & the potential for harm is kind of obvious.

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

Thankfully, the times i've seen this happen, the events have eventually been revealed to be organized by cartoonists active in their local scenes & *not* scams. But, in my opinion, if you cannot list your organizers when you announce the event, you probably shouldn't be announcing it yet.

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

If you are thinking of running a comic festival a basic thing that establishes community trust is: from the start PLEASE put the names of who is running your festival on your website. Maybe you are the most above board trustworthy team of all time, but I don't know that if your fest is faceless.

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

This is not a specific call out, just a musing. I've seen this 3 times over the past like 2 years and it makes an event look unprofessional and inconsiderate from the start, though that is rarely the intention. I think transparency is extremely important in event organizing.

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rax ‘levon honkers’ king
@raxkingisdead.bsky.social

there are only three narratives in fiction: 1) the hero's journey 2) a stranger comes to town 3) a greedy developer is going to tear down our beloved community center...UNLESS we put on the greatest breakdance show this town's ever seen

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

wild that physio works. i got injured pretty badly a few months ago & had a weird flare up a few weeks ago that sent me to urgent care.... where they pointed me towards physiotherapy. and slowly but surely i'm losing pain and regaining range of motion in my injured leg????? wow!

Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

i fell roller skating lol. i fell really hard partially bc the instructor did a poor job scaffolding the 'beginner' class for a range of abilities & i still feel really weird and embarrassed about it! which is my own issue with doing "athletic" things. however, i am not letting that stop me.

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karen ward
@kwardvancouver.bsky.social

i have spent the last several days trying to deal with a bedbug situation and yesterday thanks to your help I bought new clothing and woke up this morning feeling better than I have in a while. if anyone could help with some basics. goal is 40$ etransfer: thefool.ward@gmail.com this ⬇️ I can't

karen ward@kwardvancouver.bsky.social

glasses stolen.

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Lee CroNina's The Mummymoto 💀
@spacecoyote.com

I know many of you are skilled at layout design. Would you like to do it full-time?

Reid Young@reidman.bsky.social

if you love Indesign (and hate Adobe) then we've got a job for you – Fangamer is hiring a Layout Designer! www.fangamer.com/pages/job-li...

fangamer.comLayout DesignerFangamer is looking for a full time experienced publication designer with focus on arranging text, images and visual elements for print and digital publications to join our creative team. This positio...

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karen ward
@kwardvancouver.bsky.social

30 phone bill 20 food shit has been horrendous etransfer: thefool.ward@gmail.com

karen ward@kwardvancouver.bsky.social

so ive been sick (ok i still am sick as well as the homeless) and things arent going well BUT i am doing my best here could anyone chip in a few bucks to help. goal is 50$ etransfer: thefool.ward@gmail.com

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Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

This baby quilt i'm working on is turning out sooooooo good!!! (design is my own--the parents gave me a colour palette to work from & i went from there)

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Stephanie Allen
@stephanieformayor.bsky.social

They want us all to forget that we the people have all the power. We must unlearn the conditioning and replace the fear with love. If we can do that, we’re unstoppable

Log Off. Live More. ✊@logofflivemore.bsky.social

Thousands of data center projects are stalled or dead. Not from a federal law from neighbors who read the zoning documents and showed up. The most powerful companies on earth keep losing to people with a folding chair and a free Tuesday. www.dailysignal.com/2026/08/23/d...

dailysignal.comData Center Backlash Brings Thousands of Projects to a Screeching HaltAmericans’ growing opposition to the prevalence of data centers has led many politicians to limit or pause their increase altogether.
Kathleen Gros
@kagcomix.bsky.social

You can see in these photos that the point on that v-neck is CRISP and CLEAN. I'm soooooo proud of that. I attempted this style of neckline like 3 years ago and biffed it so badly. Turns out.... when you keep practicing..... you improve.......