Library Wars

Check out this new manga series set in the library:

"In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves-the Library Forces!"
Will-san wants to know where he can sign up! The tagline is: "Winning the war on information, one book at a time!" We'll have our own Read or Die Unit!
Hmmm. The idea boggles the mind. Would each library become a recruiting office? Would we get our own library camo? Is the world ready for armed librarians?
Don't forget the meeting this Saturday. We're showing Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, and we have a special guest. Come check out the new teen library cards, illustrated by our own Jessica Howard.

Read or Die Marathon is on!

Are you ready to watch anime until your brain fries and your eyeballs fall out of your head? This Saturday, August 21st, Read or Die will host a marathon from 10am until 5pm. Bring your pillow and prepare to eat junk and watch garbage...I mean, we'll eat healthy, nutritious snacks while studying edifying representations of the latest that Japanese animation has to offer. Lets hope the Broken Arrow Library can bear the strain!

Did you say "DVD Giveaway"?

Yes, I did. Come to the Read or Die meeting next weekend and choose from our large selection of FREE DVD's. Did I mention they were FREE? Our wonderful Teen Services Coordinator has sent along films purchased or donated to the Library System. All are unwatched and still sealed. Come to the Broken Arrow Library at 1:00, Saturday, July 17 and learn more!
-Will-San

Tokyo Finds Tulsa, Temporarily at least

READ OR DIE had a blast at the Tokyo in Tulsa anime con this weekend. About 15 ROD members showed up and rocked the dealer and gaming rooms in particular. I was impressed with the level of costuming at TnT, especially at the Steampunk Ball, and personally couldn't resist the "League of Extraordinary Librarians" t-shirt, or the Olde Tech brass goggles.

Jessica Howard sold several copies of her awesome self-published HOW TO DRAW MANGA book, a steal at the convention price of only $3. Makes me think we should come up with items to make or sell next year. Can't wait to bring the group together next month and get feedback. Next time, we'll definitely bring food to feed our hungry crew.
Oh, and apologies for spelling Naruto incorrectly on the handout. My bad.

Tokyo in Tulsa

Well, folks, it's just a few short days until Tokyo in Tulsa. Are you prepared?
We'll be manning a booth at the Doubletree Hotel from 10AM to 5PM, Saturday. It's time to meet and greet, and make those important contacts in the manga and anime industry. Network!
And while you're at it, buy stuff and watch anime and don't forget the Cosplay and the Rave and...well, you get the idea. Stop by the booth for a Read or Die button. Get 'em while they're hot.

What kind of name is Read or Die?

Obviously a very awesome one. The manga and anime "ROD" (Read or Die) by Hideyuki Kurata inspired us, because what's not to like about a spy-brarian who's also a Paper Master? If you are uninformed about the adventures of Yomiko Readman, both in book form and on DVD, YOU ARE MISSING SOMETHING! Rectify this hole in your education immediately. Then tell your friends how uninformed they are. Act like you knew about Read or Die forever!

Be There or Be Square

The Read or Die Manga/Anime Club will host a table at the upcoming Tokyo in Tulsa anime convention, June 18-20. We'll have a booth open all day on the 19th. Come check us out, talk anime, and in general harass us. It's what we're there for. TnT will be in the DoubleTree Hotel at 616 West 7th Street in Downtown Tulsa. Don't say we didn't warn you!