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    Librarians: A Note on Sheldon Books

    Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 09:34 AM

    I love the idea of Sheldon books in libraries. As a kid, cartoon books were a huge part of my learning-to-read process. So paying it forward to the next generation with my own cartoons is an idea that appeals to me.

    A lot of librarians have written me to say that they'd love to carry "Sheldon" books in their branch, but that their district's purchasing rules only allow for book buys through approved distributors like Baker & Taylor, etc. So I've decided to put all four books into major distribution channels for just those situations. (It should take me a month or so to finish the paperwork — I'll give you the heads up when they're available.)

    In a similar vein, I got this note from librarian and Sheldonista Melanie at the Indian Valley Public Library:

    "I saw your comment today about getting the Sheldon books into libraries. I purchase comics for our library and bought all of your books. Let me tell you, they’ve been really popular! They haven’t been in since we put the books on the shelves."

    THAT'S the kind of note that makes a cartoonist smile! Thanks, Melanie!

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    Detailed Strip Info

    Will Gramp take a refill on his coffee?
    strip info approved by Molly
    Panel Dialogue Location Props
    1 Waiter: Refill ya coffee, hon?
    GRAMP: Oo, oo, no, actually.
    ARTHUR:
    Coffee Shop
    • coffee pot
    • cup
    2 GRAMP: My coffee is a delicate balance of cream, sugar, and coffee. And every time you refill it at the 2/3rds mark, I have to go through a balancing act to get it right again.
    Coffee Shop
    3 Waiter (glaring):
    GRAMP:
    ARTHUR:
    Coffee Shop
    • coffee pot
    • cup
    4 ARTHUR (eyes narrowed): What a small world you inhabit.
    GRAMP: These are my worries.
    Coffee Shop
    • cup

    Character Info

    Waiter
    First Appearance
    You know your career is over when....
    Recent Appearances
    You know your career is over when....
    ARTHUR
    First Appearance
    December 10, 2001
    Recent Appearances
    May 07, 2006
    GRAMP
    First Appearance
    December 01, 2001
    Recent Appearances
    June 03, 2006
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