Manga fans may want to check out the St. Louis Book Fair  next month. For the first time, the store Star Clipper is helping the fair by accepting donations of graphic novels for the giant used-book sale. Perhaps this will lead to an even bigger representation of manga, comics and graphic lit for sale at the annual event.

The sale is April 23-26 at West County Center. More information will be coming closer to the event. But in the meantime, this is a chance to give a tax-deductible donation. Drop off books  at the Macy’s loading docks at Chesterfield Mall, the St. Louis Galleria, South County Center and West County Center; The Little Book House located at the upper parking lot at the northwest corner of Forsyth & Jackson in Clayton; or Star Clipper, 6392 Delmar, (accepting donations of comics, graphic novels and manga). There is also a pick-up service for those with too many books to tote (at least 3 boxes: leave message at 314-993-1995). For more info: www.stlouisbookfair.org/