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Alec Longstreth

@aleclongstreth.bsky.social

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(he/him) Award-winning, Eisner-nominated cartoonist, illustrator, and animator. Living and working in Santa Fe, NM, USA! https://www.alec-longstreth.com/

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 15d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is LIVE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

The campaign runs until October 30th. Check it out and thanks in advance for sharing this with friends and family!

#selfpublishing #fantasy #adventure #comicsforkids #kidscomics #kickstarter [1/2]

Isle of Elsi Book Three

The third hardback collection of Alec Longstreth's award-winning, Eisner-nominated, all-ages fantasy webcomic, Isle of Elsi!

www.kickstarter.com

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 1d

⭐️🎉 Cover reveal for Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six—THE NEW STUDENT (August 4, 2026) published by @graphixbooks 🎉⭐️

📚 Preorder today with your local bookstore or wherever you get books today!

Zora, an anthropomorphic raccoon sits atop a desk in her classroom holding a red ball with students all around her. This is the cover to Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six—THE NEW STUDENT.

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 1d

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 1d

The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby Volume 4 by @marekbennett.bsky.social is drawn entirely from diaries, letters, & sketchbooks of actual people, told in stick-figure form! Great for Y.A. readers and/or anyone interested in Civil War history!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar... (3/3)

The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby Vol. 4 (Graphic Novel)

The continuing adventures of a Yankee schoolteacher in the Union army!

www.kickstarter.com

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 1d

The Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch by @elephanteater.bsky.social documents a year's worth of his creative projects (comics, illustration, cross stitch, watch design, etc!) in newspaper form. Great for process junkies! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rya... (2/3)

Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch

A yearly newspaper art book featuring process-rich peeks at design projects from comics artist and university professor, Ryan Claytor

www.kickstarter.com

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 1d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter has two weeks remaining! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

In this update I talk about two other Kickstarters that are happening right now which I'm very excited about by @elephanteater.bsky.social and @marekbennett.bsky.social (THREAD! 1/3)

Update 3: 🌓 Two Weeks To Go! · Isle of Elsi Book Three

Hello Kickstarter Backers-We are exactly halfway through the Isle of Elsi Book Three campaign, with two weeks behind us and two weeks still remaining. The project is currently 122% funded with 112 bac...

www.kickstarter.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not the only one running a comics Kickstarter campaign this month. My buddy, @aleclongstreth.bsky.social, is launching his 3rd collected hardcover edition for his all-ages comic, Isle of Elsi!

Interview: youtu.be/y2LtJYOpJfM

Isle of Elsi Book 3 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

Ryan Claytor Patreon Podcast - Alec Longstreth: Isle of Elsi

YouTube video by Ryan Claytor

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 4d

Ha ha WHOA! This was awesome and intense.

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 6d

I don't know how I missed this, but I love it! The time warp aspect of it is truly mind-bending

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks, Ryan! I appreciate you taking the time to interview me about my project while you were busy setting up your OWN project!

I plan on sharing the video version of this interview with my backers in next week's update. I hope your campaign is going great!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 7d

I'm not the only one running a crowd-funding campaign this month. My cartoonist buddy, @aleclongstreth.bsky.social is, too! I've been eagerly reading Alec's "Isle of Elsi" comics for almost a decade and you can find out more about the series and Kickstarter here: www.patreon.com/posts/136952...

Ryan Claytor Patreon Podcast 023 - Alec Longstreth: Isle of Elsi Creator/Cartoonist | Ryan Claytor

Get more from Ryan Claytor on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Cartoon Studies @cartoonstudies.bsky.social · 7d

This fall, The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars that are open to the public. @andycomics.bsky.social is next up with High Contrast Comics. Sign up: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/we...

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 8d

In 2021, Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir #GenderQueer was named the most challenged book in the #US. For #BannedBooksWeekUK, Maia reminds us how important it is for libraries to stock books that open up the wider world. Why not visit a library this week? www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw...

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Meggie the Ramm (they/them) @meggietheramm.bsky.social · 9d

It's BANNED BOOK WEEK, and one thing you can do is email your state representatives about saving our stories from bans!

I did this and it took me literally less than a minute. SOS! Save our Stories!

action.everylibrary.org/saveourstories

Email Your State Representatives to Save Our Stories!

SOS: Save Our Stories!

action.everylibrary.org

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 9d

Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe) to direct a "Moomins" animated feature film.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...

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Luke Kruger-Howard @andsoluke.bsky.social · 9d

Football America Dream 37
sites.google.com/view/footbal...

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks, Jill!

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks for the signal boost (and kind words), Aron. Much appreciated! I hope you and your family are having a great weekend.

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks for the signal boost! Much appreciated. We did it! Best birthday present ever. 🥳

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 10d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kicksterter just reached its funding goal! Thanks so much to everyone who backed the project and helped me spread the word!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

It continues until October 30th, so there's still time to order books for anyone else who is interested!

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 100% funded!!! 92 backers. An ite jumping for joy next to the "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($6,000 filled in of $6,000 total). WE DID IT! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 11d

Wrapping up the week at 92%! About 14 backers away from hitting the funding goal.... Will it happen over the weekend? Tune in Monday to find out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

Thanks everyone!

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 12d

The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is at 88% of its funding goal!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

If 23 more backers order a copy of the book we'll get to 100%! Thanks to everyone who has pledged support or spread the word. Together we can make this book!

#kickstarter #selfpublishing

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 88% funded! 78 backers. Sally, holding an ite, smiles and waves here hand at the "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($5,200 filled in of $6,000 total). HOME STRETCH! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 12d

Ha ha, it's been funny trying to grab drawings from this book for these promo posts. The kids do get very bruised and dirty and beat up by the end of the story!

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 13d

I'm here for this!!

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 13d

They better get that roof done before the next time I'm in town so we can get some breakfast there again! ;)

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Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 13d

Now at 87%! Thanks so much for your support, everyone!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

Alec Longstreth @aleclongstreth.bsky.social · 13d

YOWZA! The Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter is 82% funded!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lon...

If 35 more people order a book, we'll hit the funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed the project and/or helped me spread the word about this campaign. Together we can make this book!

Isle of Elsi Book Three Kickstarter - 82% funded! 69 backers. Rex leans forward giving a thumbs up to the "thermometer" showing the progress of the campaign ($5,000 filled in of $6,000 total). GETTING CLOSE! September 30 - October 30 bit.ly/IOE-B3-KS

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