At Joyful Reading Company, we believe that comic books, graphic novels, manga, and picture books offer an incredible opportunity to engage readers of all abilities and ages, and Comics Plus® is our unique gateway into that diverse and engaging world. Our staff includes experienced teachers, librarians, and publishing professionals. We fully support the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read Statement, which guide our Collection Development Policy and age-appropriate guidelines.
Content Selection Criteria
Our content selection criteria include:
- Popular interest based on national trends and circulation statistics
- Circulation of similar topics, titles, series, or creators
- Customer and/or reader demand for specific subjects, titles, publishers, and creators
- Representation of diverse cultures, experiences, identities, and points of view
- Support for literacy engagement, independent reading, and community participation
Requesting Titles
We strongly encourage input from our customers, readers, publisher partners, and other stakeholders. All requests for title additions are subject to our selection criteria and age-appropriate guidelines, and are not automatically added to — nor removed from — the platform.
Contact Us
For more information, contact us at connect@joyfulreading.com.