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French-language comic book club
Come for the comics, stay for the community!

The Library is delighted to invite you to its new French-language comic book club.

Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, we will explore various themes important to the Library (feminism, the environment, accessibility, 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride, Indigenous voices, Francophonie and Black History Month) through a rich selection of graphic novels available in French. Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your horizons and take part in engaging discussions in a friendly, informal Francophone setting. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some great reading... and, above all, meet some great people!

Practical information:

  • This activity is free and open to the entire university community.
  • This activity is presented in French only. All Francophones and Francophiles are welcome!
  • Some sessions will be held in person, and others will be held virtually. Please check the full program for details.
  • This activity is presented in a “drop-in” format. No registration is needed, and you do not need to attend all sessions.
  • You don’t need to have read all the books to participate. You are also welcome to attend if you are looking for reading suggestions!
  • All selected books can be borrowed using the Library's OMNI catalogue. Several titles are also available at the Ottawa Public Library and the Gatineau Public Library. Some titles have also been adapted into alternative formats (e.g., TV series, films, animated shorts, etc.). Please check the full program for details.
  • If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
     

Selected books and schedule:

SessionWhereWhenThemeBooks
Fall 2025Monday, September 29, 3:00 p.m.

MRT 141

In person

Indigenous voices
  • , Gord Hill, Prise de parole (2023)
  • , Katherena Vermette and Scott B Henderson, Glénat Québec (2023)
  • , Jay Odjick, Hannenorak (2018)
  • , Scott Walter, Mécanique générale (2019)
Tuesday, October 21, 3:00 p.m.

MRT 141

In person

Feminism
  • , Liv Strömquist, Rakham (2018)
  • , Julie Delporte, Pow Pow (2017)
  • , Pénélope Bagieu, Gallimard (2016)
  • , Marjane Satrapi, L’Association (2003)
Thursday, October 23, 2:00 p.m.Online
Thursday, November 13, 3:00 p.m.

MRT 141

In person

Environment
  • , Jean-Félix Chénier and Yoakim Bélanger, Écosociété (2023)
  • , Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain, Dargaud (2021)
  • , Pierre-Yves Cézard and Rémi Bourdillon, Atelier 10 / La Pastèque (2018)
  • , Christian Quesnel et Anne-Marie Saint-Cerny, Écosociété (2021)
Tuesday, November 25, 3:00 p.m.

MRT 141

In person

2SLBGTQIA+ Pride
  • , Jul Maroh, Glénat (2013)
  • , Obom, L’Oie de Cravan (2024)
  • , Sophie Labelle, Dents-de-lion (2022)
  • , Hubert et al., Casterman (2013)
Winter 2026Monday, January 26, 3 p.m.

MRT 141

In person

Accessibility
  • , Boum, Pow Pow (2022)
  • , Julie Dachez and Mademoiselle Caroline, Delcourt (2017)
  • , Simon Labelle, Mécanique générale (2021)
Tuesday, January 27, 2 p.m.Online
Tuesday, February 24, 3:00 p.m.

MRT 141

In person

Black History Month
  • , John Lewis, Nate Powell and Andrew Aydin, Rue de Sèvres (2014)
  • , Elyon’s, Autoédition / Lyon BD (2014)
  • , Andy Akangah, Galerie d’art d’Ottawa, 2023
  • , Amadou Ba, Body Mpotitolu Ngoy and Hicham Absa, Centre de l’identité et de la culture africaines (2023)
  • Migrasyon, Jimmy Suzan, La Pastèque (to be published, 2025)     
Thursday, February 26, 2:00 p.m.Online
Monday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.OnlineFrancophonie Month
  • , Bertin Leblanc and Paul Gros, La Boîte à Bulles (2022)
  • , Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie, Gallimard (2005)
  • , Francis Desharnais, Pow Pow (2018)
  • , Martin Deschatelets and Kevin Montpellier, Réseau du patrimoine franco-ontarien (2018)
Thursday, March 19, 3 p.m.

MRT 141

In person

This initiative is presented as part of the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Minority-Language Education and Second Official-Language Instruction.

Accessibility

If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please email [email protected].

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