Binc Update: End of Year Campaign; COVID Chronicles Anthology

The Book Industry Charitable Foundation has kicked-off its year-end fundraising campaign, with Ingram Content Group matching contributions up to $15,000. So far the campaign has raised just over $14,000 out of a goal of $40,000.

For the first time, Binc has also put together a holiday gift guide featuring products that benefit Binc. There is Binc-branded merchandise, including a limited edition T-shirt designed by illustrator Henry Sene Yee, and many items from indie bookstores around the country.

And through December 11, shoppers can help support comic retailers through the Give Comics Hope Jesse James Comics/Comic Book Shopping Network auction, which is being hosted by eBay.

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In February, Penn State University Press's new graphic novel imprint Graphic Mundi will publish its inaugural title, COVID Chronicles: A Comics Anthology. The anthology collects more than 60 short comics from a variety of artists and creators, and a portion of the proceeds from its sales will go to Binc.

Kendra Boileau, publisher of Graphic Mundi and PSU Press assistant director and editor-in-chief, and Rich Johnson, founder of Brick Road Media, edited the anthology.

"The generosity of Penn State University Press is greatly appreciated," said Pam French, Binc's executive director. "As we move into 2021, we anticipate the level of need among booksellers and comic store staff will continue to be extraordinary. We thank PSU Press for helping booksellers and comics retailers who are experiencing emergencies that place them in difficult situations."

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